​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
  • 27+ 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
  • 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 Training @ Shelton School

Mrs. Karen Batsel - Fine Arts Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Extensive background in 3 fine arts disciplines
    • Art- Muralist and Painter 
    • Theater
    • Musical Performance 
  • Voted Teacher of the year 2005 (AISD)
  • Nominee AISD District Aware Award
  • Member of TMEA and ACDA (Music Educator Associations) 
-Education:
  • Wayland Baptist University – Vocal Performance 

Ms. Gretchen Roachelle- Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher Special Education PK-8th, General Ele. 1st-6th
  • 38+ years experience as a professional educator
  • Gifted and Talented Certified, Trained in ESL strategies
  • Extensive work with Tier 2 & Tier 3 students
  • UIL A+ Academics Campus Coordinator
  • MISD district wide 5th Grade Social Studies curriculum writing committee
-Education:
  • The University of Alabama – Bachelor’s of Science in Special Education

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
  • 35+ 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. Melanie Tanner - LTP Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • Mansfield ISD Elementary Teacher
  • 10 years of professional classroom teaching experience
  • 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
  • 2022 Teacher of the Year at Elizabeth Smith Elementary ​
  • 2017 Teacher of the Year at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
-Education:
  • Stephen F. Austin State University – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
  • Stephen F. Austin State University  – Masters Elementary Education w/ Reading Specialization.​

​Mrs. Debra Harveston - Private School Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher
  • Mansfield ISD Teacher for 21 years
  • 24+ 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

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 
  • Accredited Texas Teacher EC-12
  • 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

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 * 14+ 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.