Our Instructors
Favorite Book: Currently anything by C.S. Lewis
Hobbies: Most recently I've been alternating between knitting, playing the piano or anything that will keep me from doing housework (ugh).
Favorite Literary Quote: "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the progressive." - C.S. Lewis
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: It's a great privilege to help guide a person's way to understanding written language and math at the precise pace that is perfect for them, and it's a great joy to see them "take off" as their struggles diminish and their confidence grows.
Favorite Book: An American Summer by Frank Deford
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite Literary Quote: "You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend." - Paul Sweeney
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: Helping people learn to read is the most rewarding thing in the world! Reading is my favorite thing and to open that door for others is an amazing gift.
Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Hobbies: Reading, cooking/baking, writing, exploring with my kiddos
Favorite Literary Quote: "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it." - J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: WILDD is a place where amazing students learn how to understand the language and where they can find a love of reading. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?
Favorite Book: Too many to choose from! This year it's Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, dance, videogaming, hiking
Favorite Literary Quote: “You cannot buy the revolution. You cannot make the revolution. You can only be the revolution. It is in your spirit, or it is nowhere.” ―
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: WILDD has some of the most caring, thoughtful, and passionate people I've had the pleasure of working with. As an instructor here, I get to work with students of all ages and backgrounds. It's incredibly fulfilling.
Favorite Book: There But For The by Ali Smith
Hobbies: Camping and cooking
Favorite Literary Quote: Lewis Carroll's' explanation of the word Jabberwock: “[…] the Anglo-Saxon word ‘wocer’ or ‘wocor’ signifies ‘offspring’ or ‘fruit’. Taking ‘jabber’ in its ordinary acceptation of ‘excited and voluble discussion’, this would give the meaning of ‘the result of much excited and voluble discussion’.”
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I love words and I love to share them. I also love working with other people. It's a match made in heaven!
Favorite Book: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, and dancing
Favorite Literary Quote: "Do or do not, there is no try." - Star Wars
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I love watching my clients grow. They start out so unsure, but before they know it, they are reading books smoothly and spelling giant words like a breeze! I love being a part of that journey.
Favorite Book: The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Hobbies: Yoga, Mah Jong, Swimming
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Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: The students! And the staff is so supportive; always there to help.
Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Hobbies: To invent, create and/or fix things
Favorite Literary Quote: "The best treasure to discover is the potential in others and the greatest gift to give to the world is to help them reach it!"
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I believe that a dyslexic person is a gifted person who is a champion of change, and it is my goal to give the world as many champions of change that I can!
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Hobbies: Writing, singing, scrapbooking, historical docent
Favorite Literary Quote: "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.” Chinese proverb
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I enjoy the opportunity to teach and work with students one-on-one, which enables us to expand and explore learning together as a team.
Favorite Book: The Call of the Wild by Jack London and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Hobbies: Riding and training horses, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, playing the piano and guitar, reading
Favorite Literary Quote: "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." -Helen Keller
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I enjoy working at WILDD because I have the opportunity to help others read and understand language. By helping students one-on-one, I can provide a custom learning environment. Their success is my success, which in turn is the success of our future.
Favorite Book: The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung, MD
Hobbies: All things FOOD! - especially cooking. I also enjoy walking, yoga, and watching movies with my husband. My most favorite thing to do is sit across a table and have one-on-one conversation - over a great meal, of course.
Favorite Literary Quote: “What could be more important than a little something to eat?” ~ Winnie the Pooh
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: Reading was difficult for me when I was a child. Now words and the English language are my passion. In many ways, reading is everything. I’m grateful to have found a place where my passion and talents can be shared with students in a one-on-one format.
Favorite Book: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Harry Potter Series,
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors with my family, reading, traveling, & trying new restaurants.
Favorite Literary Quote: "I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time given to us.” - Gandalf, the Fellowship of the Ring.
Why I Enjoy Working at WILDD: I enjoy working at WILDD because I get to assist students in a one-on-one setting to strengthen their reading skills. The joy students experience when a once challenging task becomes second nature is contagious, and it brings me so much happiness to be a part of that experience.
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