Dyslexia Duo Podcast

The duo have a lively discussion with Jaclyn Williams, an ALTA attendee and CALT from Arkansas

The duo talk with Niki Richardson about the Tennessee Dyslexia Alliance

The duo welcome back former guest Lita Palmiter to talk about Illumination Literacy Services

The duo talk with Debbie Brown of Hill Country Dyslexia Services

The duo talk with Rachel Farmer of Learning Solutions

The Duo discuss Reading Kickstart with Mohana Iyer.

The Duo are LIVE from ALTA 2026 in glorious New Orleans.  Here is the kickoff to the conference coverage.

The Dyslexia Duo: Mark Seidenberg on Language, Reading Science, and Teaching Kids to Break the Code   The Dyslexia Duo hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview cognitive scientist and neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg, author of Language at the Speed of Sight, about connecting reading research to classroom practice. Seidenberg explains he wrote the book to share foundational science and to cr...

The Dyslexia Duo:  Kareem Weaver on Dyslexia, Literacy Policy, and Why Every Child Needs a Champion   Aimee and Melissa interview educator and nonprofit leader Kareem Weaver, founder of Fulcrum (Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate) Literacy. Kareem Weaver shares how dyslexia affected his friend Ennis Cosby and his own daughter, and argues for early screening (K–2), evidence-based stru...

The Dyslexia Duo:  Dr. Tiffany Hogan on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Dyslexia, and Language Comprehension   On the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview speech-language pathologist and literacy researcher Dr. Tiffany Hogan about the relationship between dyslexia and developmental language disorder (DLD). Dr. Hogan describes her training and research, incl...

The Dyslexia Duo: Neuroscience of Dyslexia: Genetics, Brain Differences, Stealth Dyslexia, and Early Identification with Dr. Fumiko Hoeft   Aimee and Melissa host the Dyslexia Duo podcast and interview Dr. Fumiko Hoeft, a psychiatrist and neuroscience PhD who is Campus Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at the University of Connecticut’s Waterbury campus and a professor of psychological science...

The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Margie Gillis on Dyslexia, Structured Literacy, and Why Teacher Coaching Matters   Aimee and Melissa introduce their podcast, The Dyslexia Duo, and interview Dr. Margie Gillis, founder of the Connecticut nonprofit Literacy How, which provides coaching support for teachers from pre-K through high school. Dr. Gillis shares her personal and professional connection to dyslexia th...

The Dyslexia Duo: Megan Pinchbeck on Dyslexia on Demand, CALT Training, and the Emotional Experience of Dyslexia   The Dyslexia Duo (Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth) interview Megan Pinchbeck, a Certified Academic Language Therapist and founder of Dyslexia on Demand, about her path from special education into CALT training at Scottish Rite in Austin and how intensive training and practitioner rig...

The Dyslexia Duo:  Maryanne Wolf on the Reading Brain, Deep Reading, and Digital Wisdom Hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview developmental cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice, about how reading is an invented, plastic brain circuit shaped by environment and medium. Wolf argues screens encourage skimming and re...

The Dyslexia Duo: Pete Bowers on Structured Word Inquiry: Making English Spelling Make Sense for Dyslexic Learners Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo podcast interview Pete Bowers, a former grades 3–6 teacher who began using Real Spelling in 2001 and later developed work in Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) through graduate study with John Kirby in Kingston, Ontario. Bowers describes...

The Dyslexia Duo: Exploring Dyslexia with insights with Dr. Molly Ness   In this episode of Dyslexia Duo, Melissa and Aimee sit down with Dr. Molly Ness, a renowned expert in reading education and dyslexia. Dr. Ness shares her extensive background as a classroom teacher and university professor, highlighting her focus on the science of reading and structured literacy. The discussion dives deep int...

The Dyslexia Duo: Insights from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck on Dyslexia and Effective Strategies   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a renowned literacy expert specializing in dyslexia. Dr. Hasbrouck discusses her journey in the field, key strategies for fostering literacy among children, and the...

The Dyslexia Duo discuss the Digital Delusion: A Deep Dive into EdTech and Learning with Dr. Jared Horvath   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee  Rodenroth welcome Dr. Jared Horvath, a neuroscientist and education expert, to discuss his book 'The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning and How to Help Them Thrive Again'. The conversation co...

Dyslexia Duo: Debunking Dyslexia Myths with Doctors Chambre and Anderson   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Susan Chambre and Dr. Alida Anderson to discuss the prevalence of dyslexia myths and the need for better education and awareness. The guests share their professional backgrounds and delve into their work on developing onlin...

Dyslexia Duo: Mary Ann Coulson's Journey Through Advocacy and Education   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee  Rodenroth sit down with Mary Ann Coulson, a mother and author who devoted her life to helping her dyslexic son, Adam. Mary Ann shares her family’s journey from initial struggles and misdiagnoses to finding effective education solutions, including the Orton-...

The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Tracy White Weeden In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Tracy White Weeden, the former president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center and founder of Upstream Education for All.   Dr. Weeden shares her journey and passion for literacy, emphasizing the transformative power of reading and the need for systemic change in e...

Dyslexia Duo: Insights with Dr. Nancy Mather   In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Aimee Rodenroth and Melissa Dean sit down with renowned expert Dr. Nancy Mather to discuss dyslexia, its identification, and its impact on learners. Dr. Mather provides an in-depth look at the importance of early intervention, the development of dyslexia assessment tools, and the multi-faceted nature of dysle...

Dyslexia Duo: An Interview with Karen Avrit   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa sit down with Karen Avrit, the Director of Dyslexia Education at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. With over 30 years of experience and the author of numerous curricula, including the famed 'Take Flight,' Karen shares her journey and insights into the world of dyslexia education....

Dyslexia Duo with Dr. Maryanne Wolf   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo' podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa, accompanied by special guest Dr. Maryanne Wolf, delve deep into understanding dyslexia. They explore Dr. Wolf's extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and her pivotal work on the reading brain, literacy, and dyslexia. Dr. Wolf shares her personal journey from teaching in Hawaii to...

Empowering Dyslexia Advocates: Insights from The Dyslexia Duo and Literacy View In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa and Aimee sit down with Faith Borkowski and Judy Boksner, co-hosts of The Literacy View podcast. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the myths surrounding dyslexia, effective teaching strategies, the importance of public advocacy, and the role of emotion...