Dyslexics Wanted

Kurt Carberry- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Kurt Carberry, President of the North Star Media Group. Kurt is dyslexic, a former student of Dr. Gertrude Webb, and a graduate of the PAL program, which she founded at Curry College in 1969. Kurt credits having dyslexia with his ability to listen carefully and focus on other people’s needs. As his dad owned several radio stations throughout Ne...

Kids With Super Powers- Chessy Singer- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Chessy Singer, granddaughter of Gertrude M. Webb. Like many others in her family, Chessy is dyslexic. Listen to her talk about her own perspective on dyslexia, and decide for yourself whether as a child and young adult her worldview was influenced by having had a grandmother who early on recognized and celebrated her str...

John Finley- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Rev. John Finley, IV, Founder and Head of Boston’s Epiphany School. John is dyslexic, and he credits having dyslexia with his ability to think outside the proverbial box, find his passion and through it his life’s work. John has created a school that supports and celebrates all kinds of learners, doing so with a population of students from under...

Sally Taylor- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Sally Taylor, musician, teacher, artist, activist, wife and mother. Sally was born into a creative family of the first order, the daughter of James Taylor and Carly Simon, and like many others in her family Sally is dyslexic. She credits having dyslexia with helping her find her voice, and in this interview she talks expansively and eloquently a...

A conversation between Jordan Rich and Heidi Webb, daughter of dyslexia pioneer Gertrude Webb, discussing the growth in our understanding of dyslexia’s strengths and gifts.  Go to dyslexicswanted.org  to learn more about the Webb Innovation Center for Dyslexia.