​What is School of Lexía all about?

 Mission:
School of Lexia educates twice-exceptional students with Dyslexia and related learning differences by providing them with educational opportunities through a multi-sensory approach that empowers them to learn at their greatest potential.

Vision:
School of Lexia will inspire and equip students to become confident innovators of their own learning in order to grow into highly successful achievers
​in their community and beyond.

"Dyslexia affects one in five people. 
It crosses racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines,
​and with proper instruction and accommodations it can be remediated."
​

- The Yale Center        
For      
​Dyslexia & Creativity       
"One in Five"     

One in Five
"Dyslexia affects one in five people. It crosses racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines, and with proper instruction and accommodations it can be remediated. While there are numerous curricula and programs designed to improve reading, dyslexia is often overlooked when searching for causes of illiteracy. Even though it is by far the most common reading disability, many of those with dyslexia remain undiagnosed and untreated...

Children who cannot read are marginalized and struggle profoundly. Many drop out of school and face dismal futures. However, with proper identification and intervention, this is preventable." - The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity

Mrs. Linnéa Oxley - Founder and Executive Director

–Background & Credentials:  
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • Certified Master Reading Teacher
  • CALT-  Certified Academic Language Therapist, QI, LDT
  • Former Dyslexia Lead (Trainer & Consult) for the Mansfield School District
  • Former Campus Reading Specialist -MISD
  • 29+ years professional experience working with students who have Dyslexia and other related learning differences.  Mrs. Oxley has helped hundreds of students.
-Education:
  • Texas Tech University – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
  • Texas Christian University  – Masters w/ Special Education & Reading Specialization.
  • Southern Methodist University
    • CALT – Certified Academic Language Therapist
    • CALT QI – Qualified Instructor

Mrs. Jennifer Smith - Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher K-8
  • Certified ESL, Gifted & Talented Certified
  • Extensive work with Tier 3 students
  • 18+ years experience as a professional educator 
  • Teacher of the Year Finalist at her previous campus (2021 & 2022)
  • Experience as Technology Specialist and Canvas Trainer​
  • Served on MISD Student Health Advisory Committeee
  • Served on Site Based Decision Making Committee
-Education:
  • University of North Texas – Bachelor’s of Education 
  • CALP-In Training @ Shelton School

Mrs. Chesney Marquis - Fine Arts Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ ​
  • 11+ Years of teaching in Dallas, Irving and Mansfield ISD 
  • ​Certified Teacher Region 11- EC-12th
  • Creative, Fun, and Enthusiastic!
-Education:
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe – B.A. of Fine Art- Painting 
Art gives my students a voice beyond words—and especially for those who learn differently, creative expression becomes a bridge of understanding.

Mrs. Jolene Ardolf- Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher 1st-8th
  • 26+ years experience as a professional educator
  • Gifted & Talented Certified, ESL Certified 
  • Extensive work with Tier 2 & Tier 3 students
  • UIL A+ Academics Campus Coordinator
  • Trained in Multi-Sensory Math 
-Education:
  • University of Northern Iowa – Bachelor’s in Elementary and Middle School Education with minor in Mathematics

Mrs. Tracy Tatum - LTP Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​
  • Accredited Texas Teacher​ Grades 1-8
  • Certified ESL & GT
  • CALT- Certified Academic Language Therapist
  • ​Licensed Dyslexia Therapist 
  • Experienced serving Tier 2 and Tier 3 students
  • 36+ years of professional teaching experience in Arlington ISD
  • Teacher of the Year & Arlington ISD AWARE Winner
  • Mentor Teacher to HS and College interns
-Education:
  • University of North Texas – Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • University of North Texas – Master's Degree in Education
  • K. Smith Educational Services - CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist ​

Mrs. Tina Dobson - Private School Instructor, Diagnostician, LTP

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • 29 Years Professional Experience as an Educator
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • Certified Educational Diagnostician
  • ESL Certified & Gifted and Talented Trained
  • Completed Texas Reading Academies Training
  • ​CALT Certified Academic Language Therapist in Training
  • 2023 & 2025 Teacher of the Year at Judy K Miller Elementary
  • 2016 Teacher of the Year at Roberta Tipps Elementary
-Education:
  • New Mexico State University – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
  • Weber State University  – Master's in Curriculum and Instruction​
  • Midwestern State University - Educational Diagnostician Certification

​Mrs. Debra Harveston - Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • Mansfield ISD Teacher for 21 years
  • 25+ years of professional classroom teaching experience
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year
  • Kiwanis Teacher of the Month
  • Taught Tier 3 students during intervention for reading skills
  • ESL Certified Trained, Gifted and Talented, AVID trained,​
  • ​Site-based Management Team and District Educational Improvement Committee MISD
  • Poly Pyramid Planning Team and Alternative Certification Program Planning Committee, FWISD
-Education:
  • University of Wyoming– Bachelor’s of Science Degree 

Mrs. Cook - Private School Instructor & LTP

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher EC-12
  • CALP Certified Academic Language Practitioner In Training
  • Certified Special Education
  • TEA Dyslexia Training
  • Do the Math by Marilyn Burns
  • Specialized in Classroom Managment and Design
  • Behavior Management
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention​
-Education:
  • Western Governors University of Texas at Austin - BA Special Education Mild to Moderate

Ms. Marcy Williams - Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • 27+ Years Professional Classroom Experience
  • Certified Reading Recovery Teacher
  • Extensive Experience with Intervention and Small Group Instruction​
-Education:
  • University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Mrs. Julie Davidson - Business office and Admissions

–About Julie:  ​
Julie serves on our admissions and business administration team. She is passionate about giving every child the opportunity to grow and develop with the giftings they’ve been given. Julie spends her time outside of work being a wife, mother, baking, mountain biking, and serving in the local church.
  • Customer Service Guru 
  • Organization Wizard
  • Classroom teaching experience in Mansfield ISD

Mr. Jason Oxley - Co-Founder / Director of Business Affairs & Marketing

–Background & Credentials:  ​
  • Director of Children's Programs at the YMCA of Arlington * 9+ years
    • ​Provided Leadership to 100+ staff with enrollment of 1200+ children at 21 campuses
    • Extensive experience with fiscal management and budgeting with muli-million dollar budget
  • Children's Pastor * 8+ years
    • ​Leadership Recruitment and Training 
    • Program Implementation and Development
    • Partnered with Parents to Facilitate Faith at Home
  • Marketing and Sales * 18+ years
  • Fundraising & Philanthropy
  • Technology and Production Specialist
  • Served on multiple Site Based Committees in Mansfield ISD
  • Served on Student Health Advisory Committee for Mansfield ISD
-Education:
  • University of Texas at Arlington – Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise and Sports Science 
  • SWBTS – Masters of Arts in Christian Education 
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
School of Lexía does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, physical disabilities, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies.