​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.

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"Dyslexia affects one in five people. 
It crosses racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines,
​and with proper instruction and accommodations it can be remediated."
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- 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
• Campus Reading Specialist -MISD
• Dyslexia Lead (Trainer & Consult) for the Mansfield School District
• 24+ 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

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Mrs. Jennifer Smith - Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 

• Accredited Texas Teacher K-8
• Certified ESL, Gifted & Talented Certified
• Extensive work with Tier 3 students
• 16+ 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 Progress @ Shelton School

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Ms. Jaime Canright - Summer Program Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 

• Accredited Texas Teacher
• Mansfield ISD Reading Specialist
• 7 years professional experience working with students who have Dyslexia and other related learning differences. 
• ESL Certified​

-Education:

• Texas Wesleyan University – Bachelor’s of Education 
• Texas Wesleyan University - Masters of Education with Reading Specialization​​

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Mrs. Mindy McBroom - Summer Program Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher
• Mansfield ISD Elementary Teacher
• 18 + years experience as a professional educator
• Math Specialist for Mansfield ISD and Little Elm ISD with 9 years experience teaching Tier 3 students 
• 9 years experience teaching self-contained 3rd and 4th grade students
• Certified in EC-4 generalist, ESL, and Gifted and Talented

-Education:

• University of North Texas – Bachelors in Elementary Education
• University of Texas at Arlington  – Masters in Curriculum & Instruction in K-12

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Mrs. Amanda Farina - Summer Program Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher 
• 30+ years of classroom teaching experience in Mansfield ISD
• ESL Certified and Early Childhood Grades PK-8th
• Extensive work with TIER 3 students in Reading and Math
• 15+ years serving as Lead ESL and Mentor Teacher in Mansfield ISD

-Education:

• University of North Texas – Bachelors in Elementary Education -w/Specialization in Mathematics 
• University of Texas at Arlington – Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in Reading Literacy and ESL  ​

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Mrs. LaDena​ Drake - Summer Program Math Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher (certified elementary grades 1-6 & high school, and Special Ed PreK-12th grade)
• 20+ years of classroom teaching experience in Mansfield ISD
• Nominated multiple years for campus teacher of the year.
• Teacher of the Year at Tarver-Rendon Elementary
• Special Education Certified
• ESL Certified

-Education:

• Tarleton State University – Bachelor’s of Science -w/Specialization in Agriculture Education 
• University of North Texas – Masters in Special Education 

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Mrs. Melanie Tanner - LTP Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 

• Accredited Texas Teacher
• Mansfield ISD Elementary Teacher
• 10 years of professional classroom teaching experience
• 2017 Teacher of the Year at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
• Teaches Tier 3 students during intervention for reading skills
• ESL Certified & Gifted and Talented Trained
• Texas Certified Reading Specialist
• ​CALT Certified Academic Language Therapist in Training

-Education:

• Stephen F. Austin State University – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
• Stephen F. Austin State University  – Masters Elementary Education w/ Reading Specialization.​

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Mrs. Kay Reid - LTP Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher​
• CALT- Certified Academic Language Therapist
• 35 years of professional teaching experience
• Former Dyslexia Testing Specialist for Waxahachie ISD.
• 20+ years of working with students who have Dyslexia and related learning differences

-Education:

• Stephen F. Austin State University – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education w/Specialization in Reading & English 
• Stephen F. Austin State University – Masters in Elementary Education 
• Texas Scottish Ride Hospital for Children - CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist ​

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​Mrs. Kim Garner - LTP Instructor

​–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher 
• Midlothian ISD Elementary Teacher
• 10+ Years experience as a professional educator
• Certified Academic Language Therapist in Training

 -Education

• Westminster College – Bachelor’s of Arts in 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.