Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Why You Need a Dyslexia Specialist in Your Building

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FREE WEBINAR
30-Minute Live Webinar
Why You Need a Dyslexia Specialist in Your Building
May 14, 2025 | 3pm ET
Presented by Deanna Fogarty and Makenzie Buhman
In this webinar, you’ll explore the advantages of having a certified dyslexia specialist on staff. Participants will discover how:
  • Dyslexia specialists can better meet the unique needs of students with dyslexia
  • Districts can ensure compliance with state requirements regarding dyslexia-training
  • Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification can develop dyslexia expertise in your building

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Deanna Fogarty
Vice President & Head of Reading Science
Deanna Fogarty
Vice President & Head of Reading Science

Deanna Fogarty, M.Ed., W.C.T., W.D.T., is the Vice President & Head of Reading Science at Wilson Language Training. She earned a B.A. in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and an M.Ed. from Worcester State University.

She has taught in a variety of educational settings as an elementary school teacher. Deanna completed her Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification in 1994 and implemented the program with students with dyslexia in school and private tutoring settings for over 14 years. In 1998, she became a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer and has worked with teachers across the country during their Wilson Reading System professional learning and certification courses. 

In Deanna’s current leadership position, she provides guidance and oversight for high-quality professional learning programs, the credentialing of literacy professionals, and reading curriculum development. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance—a united association of organizations that provide excellence in dyslexia education. Deanna is also the parent of a young adult with dyslexia.

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Makenzie Buhman
Dyslexia Training Specialist
Makenzie Buhman 
Dyslexia Training Specialist

Makenzie Buhman is a member of the Dyslexia Training Specialist Team. She holds a Reading Specialist Certification and a master's degree in education administration. Before coming to Wilson, she worked in public education for 18 years as a Reading Specialist, supporting students with literacy skills, and implementing the Wilson Reading System and Fundations. Makenzie also held a dual role serving as a Literacy Coach and credentialed LETRS Facilitator in the state of Pennsylvania.

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