My son feared he would never learn to read…

“It is heartbreaking to watch your child struggle to learn to read. As a homeschooling family, we tried over a dozen reading curricula and strategies to no avail. I watched as my children shrank, feeling broken and defeated. Struggling to read affected their spirits as much as their academics.  

When we met Courtney, my 11-year-old son could not read; his brain struggled to decode the sounds each letter makes. My 13-year-old daughter could read, but she could not sound out words. She had learned to memorize how each word looked, allowing her to read but not spell. Two different challenges under the umbrella of dyslexia. Courtney helped both children. 

Yes, Courtney teaches each student how to read and spell, but just as importantly, she gives them confidence, cheers them on, celebrates their wins, and encourages them through their challenges! This combination is invaluable. Shortly after starting tutoring with Courtney, my son came to me with tears in his eyes and said, “Mom, I thought I’d never learn how to read.” He didn’t think it was possible. Now he reads well, may spell better than I do, and walks taller.

Thank you, Courtney!”

— Ruth