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The Dyslexia Center is dedicated to the evaluation and remediation of children with dyslexia. We believe that every child deserves a chance to reach his potential.

 

Lynne Fitzhugh, Ph.D., CALT                                              

 

Lynne Fitzhugh received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Southern Methodist University with a concentration in learning disabilities. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and received her Clinical Teaching Competency in Academic Language Therapy from Southern Methodist University. Lynne is an expert in dyslexia and related learning disabilities and has been a featured speaker at both local and national conferences. Her publications include various articles on dyslexia, writing disabilities, teacher preparation, and education issues. 

 

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), Board of Directors

International Dyslexia Association, Board of Directors

Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic - Rocky Mountain Branch, Board of Directors

LEAD Foundation, Board of Directors

Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee

Assistant Professor, Colorado College Department of Education

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Department, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

American Psychological Association

Faculty, Learning Therapy Program, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (1996-1999)

Board member, The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (1997-1999)

Board member, Literacy Instruction for Texas (1996-1999)

 

Theresa M. Gisi, Ph.D., N.C.S.P.                                           

 

Theresa M. Gisi is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She received her B.A. in Neuroscience and M.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center in pediatric neuropsychology.

 

Dr. Gisi has 15 years of experience assessing and treating neurocognitive disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, a variety of genetic disorders, pervasive developmental disorders (Autism and Asperger's Disorder) and toxic exposure. She has worked in a range of settings including inpatient and outpatient facilities, private practice, and neuropsychology clinics. Dr. Gisi also has a specialty in school psychology with expertise in special education, Individual Educational Programs (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessments, and the development of and implementation of Behavioral Support Plans. Dr. Gisi provides services for children and adults ages 3 and up.

 

Raye Lynne Dippel, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist           

 

Raye Lynne Dippel is a licensed psychologist. She obtained her doctorate in both Lifespan Developmental Psychology and Clinical Psychology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.  She has over twenty years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and has served as an evaluator and consultant in several major school districts.  Raye Lynne has specialized in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults who have attention deficit disorders or learning disabilities, and has a unique understanding of attention deficit disorders and dyslexia: she and her three sons have attention deficit disorders and dyslexia and have all learned to thrive despite these disabilities.  Raye Lynne has edited two books:  Caring for the Alzheimer Patient: A Practical Guide and Caring for the Parkinson Patient:  A Practical Guide, both which have been in print over ten years.  She has published numerous research articles and book chapters.

 

Patricia Daily, CALT                                                                

 

Patricia Daily received her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Leadership from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse.  Patricia is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and received her Clinical Teaching Competency from The Dyslexia Training Center at the Center for Youth and Families in Little Rock, Arkansas. Patricia has a mother’s heart for dyslexic children, as two of her own children and her husband have dyslexia. She and her husband speak nationally for FamilyLife Weekend to Remember, Marriage Conferences.  She has been in practice as an Academic Language Therapist since 1993.

 

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

International Dyslexia Association

"Mobility Project" Team Member

Woodland Park Family Forum Board of Directors

 

Jill Yochim, M.A., AALT                                                            

 

Jill Yochim received her Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in Linguistics and Master of Arts in Special Education at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. She spent eight years teaching in the public schools of several states. She has taught students with varying disabilities such as learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Jill pursued training in multisensory strategies for teaching her students to read, leading her to become certified as an Associate Academic Language Teacher.  She is now a Reading Intervention Specialist with The Dyslexia Center.

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

International Dyslexia Association

Reading Intervention Specialist

 

 Anna Fitzhugh, B.A., AALT                                                      

 

Anna Fitzhugh graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  In the past, she has worked with students with special needs on cognition and learning strategies. Currently, Anna is a Reading Intervention Specialist at the Dyslexia Center part-time and is pursuing her Master's in Clincal Psychology. 

 

Academic Language Therapy Association 

International Dyslexia Association

Reading Intervention Specialist 

 

 

 

Teresa Hinote, M.Ed., CALT, Qualified Instructor                                                      

 

Ms. Hinote is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas.  Ms. Hinote comes from Dallas to direct training of our Dyslexia Specialist Program. A certified teacher with 30 years’ experience, Ms. Hinote worked with Southern Methodist University to design the Dyslexia Teacher Training program.  Ms. Hinote is a master teacher with extensive experience in staff development and teacher training.

 

Academic Language Therapy Association 

International Dyslexia Association