Lynne Fitzhugh, Ph.D., CALT, QI  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. She receivedf her Qualified Instructor from the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. 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 (2006-2010) International Dyslexia Association, Board of Directors Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic - Mountain and Plains Unit, Board of Directors LEAD Foundation, Board of Directors Southern Methodist University Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Leadership Advisory Board Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (2005-2010) 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. 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., CALP  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, M.A., CALP  Anna Fitzhugh received her M.A. in Psychology at San Diego State University with an emphasis in developmental language. She has been working with struggling readers, including children with dyslexia, since 2006 and achieved certification as a Certified Academic Language Practitioner through the Academic Language Therapy Association in 2008. She currently works as a Reading Intervention Specialist at The Dyslexia Center. Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) International Dyslexia Association Reading Intervention Specialist Carolyn Dutton, M.A., CALT  Carolyn Dutton received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education (K-12) from Southwest Texas State University and Master of Arts in Special Education from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. In 1992, she began training to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist at The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Upon completion, she moved to Denver. She has experience working in a variety of settings including public and private schools, hospitals and private practice. Ms. Dutton has worked with children with varying disabilities such as traumatic brain injury, attention deficit disorder and dyslexia. She has provided assessments, intervention and advocacy for them and their families. Colorado Teacher’s License
Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), Rocky Mountain Chapter, Secretary Dyslexia Awareness Campaign 2011, Volunteer International Dyslexia Association, Rocky Mountain Branch, Board of Directors
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Rocky Mountain Branch, Board of Directors Learning Disabilities Association, Volunteer Educational Surrogate Parent Teresa Hinote, M.Ed., CALT, QI Teresa 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 of experience, she 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 (ALTA) International Dyslexia Association |