Dyslexia Advisor's Introductions UPDATED CoP 9/2025 by Diane Lewis https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o en-us 2022-02-01 20:03:55 UTC 2026-04-21 20:20:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Tell us about yourself.... dplewis https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2024196494 Include division, name, instructional role, and 1 thing you're passionate about...]]> 2022-02-01 20:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2024196494 Example: T/TAC dplewis https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2024197483 Diane Lewis

Program Specialist 

Personally, I have been married to my husband for 28 years. I have 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren. My empty nest now consists of 3 fur babies, Jax, Ruckus, and Lewie, 19 chickens who are all named, and visiting grandkids! Professionally, I am excited to continue T/TACs support around literacy and working with the DAs in regions 1 & 8. 


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]]> 2023-09-18 13:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2708872011 Buckingham County :) https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757238 Renee Perry, Reading Specialist, Literacy coach for our Primary and Elementary School and am also Dyslexia Advisor. I am super passionate about READING!!!]]> 2023-09-27 20:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757238 deniselucas1 https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757279 Hi there! My name is Denise Lucas. I am in Prince Edward County. I am a literacy coach. I am so excited about the changes to VLP. We are not a pilot school, but the changes coming are exciting! ]]> 2023-09-27 20:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757279 Diane Greene https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757404 I serve as Reading Specialist and Dyslexia Advisor for Kenbridge Elementary in Lunenburg County. I love my school and the great people I work with. This year I'll be learning how to coach! This is a little intimidating but I am excited to learn and help teachers help students love to read.]]> 2023-09-27 20:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757404 Jacqueline Alston https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757536 Hello from Brunswick County! This is my second year serving as Division Reading Specialist for Brunswick County Public Schools and my fifth year as Dyslexia Advisor. I enjoy connecting and collaborating with teachers and administrators, supporting the literacy needs of our students. This is my third year serving on the board for The Reading League Virginia Chapter and my first year serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Literacy is my passion!

]]> 2023-09-27 20:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757536 Shannon Bennett https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757897 New Kent County
I am the Reading Specialist at New Kent High School. I love to read and would love to be able to show that to all the students I work with.]]> 2023-09-27 20:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723757897 Karen Stiff https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723758506 I am the new Elementary Literacy Coach/Instructional Specialist in Colonial Heights. I am passionate about early intervention and literacy instruction in the primary grades. I love being a mom! ]]> 2023-09-27 20:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723758506 Prince George County Public Schools https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723761727 My name is Brittany Watson. This is my second year in the role as the dyslexia advisor for my district. I do still feel new 😂. I feel that as though being in this role takes a while to get accustomed to. I look forward to continuing to provide resources to students and families, and educators in PG that supports those with dyslexia. I’m in an unique position because I work with older students (8th-9th grade) as a learning specialist (SPED teacher); however, I am also a certified reading specialist and was chosen to take on the dyslexia advisor role. I have two sons (6th and 2nd grade). I’ve been married for going on 9 years. I love to sing, specifically Christian/gospel music. I also love to eat snacks 😂.]]> 2023-09-27 20:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723761727 Hi, I'm Alyson Burke, I am the Reading Specialist from Nottoway. I am based at Blackstone Primary School. I am passionate about helping students learn to read and to empower teachers with knowledge about implementing effective reading strategies. https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723764373 2023-09-27 20:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2723764373 Appomattox County Public Schools https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2917818599 Hello from Appomattox County! My name is Cathy Phelps, and I am a reading specialist, literacy coach, dyslexia advisor, etc. My passion is advocacy and improving outcomes for children.

]]> 2024-03-13 20:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2917818599 Charles City County - Kelly Tobe https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2917868329 Hello - I am the elementary school reading specialist, dyslexia advisor, division literacy specialist, preschool coordinator, and ELL teacher here in Charles City. I have been married for 34 years, and we have three daughters - one is a special education teacher! I love to walk and listen to audio books.


]]> 2024-03-13 21:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/2917868329 Nikita Gates, Petersburg City Public Schools nigates https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3168968660 Hello everyone. My name is Nikita Gates, and I am the English Instructional Specialist 6-12 for Petersburg City Public Schools. This is my first year of service in that role and my first year as the dyslexia advisor, as well. I am passionate about servanthood that keeps students at the heart of all we do. I am excited to meet new people and forge new partnerships. I hope to learn more so that I may be of better service to students, teachers, other division leaders, and families.

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Dona O'Dell, Literacy Specialist, Cool Spring Elementary

This is my first year as Dyslexia Advisor for my county. I am passionate about early literacy instruction and the importance of early intervention.

]]> 2024-10-28 18:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191021446 https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191168473 Hi! I’m Jena Fowlkes from Prince Edward. This is my first year as Dyslexia Advisor. I’m looking forward to learning a lot!

]]> 2024-10-28 20:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191168473 Rebecca Hodell - Henrico County https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191175766 Henrico County, Rebecca Hodell, central office staff


I am passionate about making sure everyone learns to read. Every. one.

]]> 2024-10-28 20:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191175766 Powhatan County Public Schools https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191199569 Hello! My name is Tracey Ingle from Powhatan County. I am the English Instructional Specialist K-12. I am passionate about getting kids to love reading!

]]> 2024-10-28 21:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3191199569 Laurie Gingrich https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3598266617 I recently became the Manager of K-5 Literacy for Richmond Public Schools. I am new to the role of Dyslexia Advisor for RPS this school year. I am passionate about early literacy and the progress we are making in RPS.

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Jennifer Redd, Instructional Coach K-2, South Boston Elementary School

This is year 35 in education and my fifth year serving as Dyslexia Advisor for my county. This is such an exciting time to be involved in literacy instruction and training.

]]> 2025-10-23 14:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3647599295 Goochland County Public Schools https://padlet.com/dplewis/xj9q27n8vd8jq60o/wish/3876149448 Hello! Anne Marie Hudak, Lead Division Instructional Coach. I am new to this role at GCPS and new to this group. Excited to be joining you all.

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