About Us

Lisa Canfield is a retired public school teacher in literacy education for 37 years. She holds certification as a Wilson Dyslexic Practitioner and as a National Writing Project fellow.

Her vocation and avocation has been teaching children from kindergarten age through college to read, write, speak, and think. Lisa has also worked as a writer, editor, and community volunteer and contends that her students have been her best teachers!

Ericka Pérez (they/them) is a University of Pennsylvania graduate with experience teaching high school history and algebra, as well as being a skilled writer, speaker, and stand-up comic. They are fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese and have coached students in the college admissions process. Ericka is passionate about tailoring support to each student’s needs.

Rebecca Dornbush is passionate about helping dyslexic students find victory in reading. She is a Florida certified teacher, a Barton certified tutor, as well as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and has been working with struggling readers since 2016. She is thrilled to have a job where it doesn’t feel like work. Her days are filled with spelling, syllables, and some big smiles.

James has worked in education for the past 16 years, with expertise in ELA, essay writing, college essay writing, and executive functioning skills, and helping students understand their learning profile. He is remarkable at supporting students in learning to rely on their strengths and values the connections he makes with each student he works with. 

Denise M-Smith, CALT, has a background in children’s mental health and teaching and has provided dyslexia intervention services since the 1990s. She uses TAKE FLIGHT for dyslexia interventions for middle school students and adults, both online and in-person. Her passion is helping students develop their strengths despite innate limitations and educating teachers on how to help.

Annamarie Wyland has been a teacher for 17 years and a tutor with Hall Pass Learning Solutions since the start of 2020. She is a PA certified special education teacher, with additional certifications in elementary education, general math, and K-12 science.  She enjoys tutoring so that she can meet students she would not otherwise meet in her classroom. 

Liza Roychowdhury holds a BA from Columbia University and an MS in Biomedical Science from Drexel University. She has extensive experience in tutoring, clinical research, and youth mentorship. Passionate about education and healthcare, Liza will be attending Drexel University College of Medicine this fall, where she aims to combine science, compassion, and communication in her future practice.

Jennifer Sahijwani has enjoyed teaching first, fourth, and fifth grades as a general education teacher since 2006. She earned a Master’s degree in Reading, an ESL certification, is a Reading Specialist, and is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practioner. She has additional experience in Special Education and Learning Support positions, and has tutored for many years, created children’s book club camps, and helping students develop a lifelong love of reading is a passion of hers. 

Esther Collins is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner with additional training in Orton-Gillingham. She is passionate about fostering academic growth, equipping students with the tools needed to unlock their potential in reading, spelling, and comprehension. She specializes in providing tailored, effective interventions for students with reading challenges. She believes in making the process fun while ensuring that each student’s unique learning needs are met.