Hampton Roads Dyslexia Center

20/08/2025

Long post ahead! Today we wrapped up intensive intervention using the Wilson Reading System with this beautiful girl. Her family has driven over 45 minutes ONE WAY two to three times a week for the past 3 years. Her determination to become a reader has humbled me and her growth makes me beyond proud. When we say it is a marathon, not a sprint, we are not kidding. Those who promise you quick fixes when it comes to dyslexia are lying. Wilson works, but it takes tremendous dedication and commitment of both time and resources. I remember when we took the first part of this video and this sweet child asked me, "When will I be able to just read? When will I look at words and just know what they say and not have to sound everything out?" Today, baby. Today. Please take the time to watch and listen to the end. I promise it will be worth it.

04/08/2025

SO excited to add this amazing woman to our virtual offerings. Call today if your student needs help with reading, spelling or writing composition!

Please join me in welcoming our new virtual tutoring specialist, Ms. Audrey Windsor!
Audrey is delighted to bring her expertise and passion to the HRDC team. Her journey into supporting neurodivergent children began when both of her sons were diagnosed with dyslexia, igniting a deep commitment to empowering students with diverse learning needs. Through her hands-on experience guiding her sons, Audrey quickly recognized that fostering emotional resilience and confidence is every bit as crucial as teaching reading fundamentals.
With a background in psychology, Audrey uses evidence-based strategies to create a positive, trusting environment where students feel safe to grow. She views mistakes as valuable learning opportunities, turning setbacks into stepping stones for mastery.
Audrey is trained in Bowman's Orton-Gillingham Plus program, a renowned multisensory approach to literacy instruction, as well as Paragraphology—a comprehensive, scaffolded writing program that systematically guides students from crafting a simple paragraph to mastering the five-paragraph essay.
Beyond her professional qualifications, Audrey is a proud hockey parent to her two sons, Tristen and Troy, and never misses a chance to support them on or off the ice. Her dedication, specialized training, and personal experience with neurodivergent learners uniquely position her to support your child’s academic journey with both skill and genuine care.

04/08/2025

Please join me in welcoming our new virtual tutoring specialist, Ms. Audrey Windsor!
Audrey is delighted to bring her expertise and passion to the HRDC team. Her journey into supporting neurodivergent children began when both of her sons were diagnosed with dyslexia, igniting a deep commitment to empowering students with diverse learning needs. Through her hands-on experience guiding her sons, Audrey quickly recognized that fostering emotional resilience and confidence is every bit as crucial as teaching reading fundamentals.
With a background in psychology, Audrey uses evidence-based strategies to create a positive, trusting environment where students feel safe to grow. She views mistakes as valuable learning opportunities, turning setbacks into stepping stones for mastery.
Audrey is trained in Bowman's Orton-Gillingham Plus program, a renowned multisensory approach to literacy instruction, as well as Paragraphology—a comprehensive, scaffolded writing program that systematically guides students from crafting a simple paragraph to mastering the five-paragraph essay.
Beyond her professional qualifications, Audrey is a proud hockey parent to her two sons, Tristen and Troy, and never misses a chance to support them on or off the ice. Her dedication, specialized training, and personal experience with neurodivergent learners uniquely position her to support your child’s academic journey with both skill and genuine care.

28/07/2025

Hello Families! is currently enrolling for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We provide one-to-one private tutoring services for students with and without dyslexia. We offer general academic tutoring along with specialized services to meet the needs of all students.

For more information, please use the link below. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

https://www.hamptonroadsdyslexiacenter.com/2025registration

17/07/2025

Best tutoring center in Newport News, Virginia for the fourth year in a row! Hampton Roads Dyslexia Center

02/07/2025

So very proud of our staff! 4 years in a row!

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hampton Roads Dyslexia Center Receives 2025 Best of Newport News Award
Newport News Award Program Honors the Achievement
NEWPORT NEWS June 25, 2025 -- Hampton Roads Dyslexia Center has been selected for the 2025 Best of Newport News Award in the Tutoring Service category by the Newport News Award Program.
Each year, the Newport News Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Newport News area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2025 Newport News Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Newport News Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Newport News Award Program
The Newport News Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Newport News area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Newport News Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

24/06/2025

https://www.buildingreadersforlife.com/conference25?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLHjL5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqfXsZhxld8LAj1SEgzbqVHT9sOwMBd2cyQPvkLZom46dWuFeH1kUIDRx-uO_aem_4i6RykdkpsqDKTQAEUv75A

Building Readers for Life will empower educators and families! We'll dive into aspects of structured literacy and strategies for learning differences. You'll learn what it takes to help every student become a reader for life.

18/06/2025

Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Karyn M. Ward!

Karyn joins the team at HDRC with enthusiasm and eagerness to help students learn to read. Her career as an educator spans 23 years, serving as an elementary classroom teacher, a testing coordinator, an assistant principal, an adjunct professor, and currently serving as the Associate Director of Teacher Preparation at Christopher Newport University. She holds a Post-Professional Certificate as a Reading Specialist and Doctorate degree in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from the College of William & Mary; a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech. She currently serves as Co-President of the Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional honor society for women educators. Karyn is the proud author of Faith Walk: Using your Faith tool to get through life's challenges. She is active in her church, International Kingdom Life Training Center, where she serves as a Deaconess, Corporate Secretary on the Board of Directors, and Director of Education. In her spare time, Karyn loves to be with her family and friends, reading, cooking, visiting museums, and traveling.

12/06/2025

https://www.buildingreadersforlife.com/conference25?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK4NG9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl5uutAgA2ddKRl0UdRAWIR11LtMQGzjTvi1jTFwOPLGtDp_nLd8YRNI6AU5_aem_b0-qQAhnPIbVslsS-nmvZQ

This will be a great conference for educators as well as parents! 

Building Readers for Life will empower educators and families! We'll dive into aspects of structured literacy and strategies for learning differences. You'll learn what it takes to help every student become a reader for life.

07/06/2025

31/05/2025

Please give a warm welcome to our newest specialist on the Southside of Hampton Roads, Ms. Kristin Greene!
Kristin brings over nine years of dedicated teaching experience to her classroom, with a proven ability to nurture young readers and foster a lifelong love of learning. She currently teaches 1st grade as the general education teacher in an inclusion classroom at a Title 1 Primary School in Chesapeake, VA, and has experience teaching second-grade students as well. Kristin received her undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education PreK-6 from Longwood University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Administration and Supervision for PreK-12 from Regent University. Her advanced training includes Orton-Gillingham, trained at the classroom level, and completing LETRS 1 & 2 training, equipping her with specialized skills to support struggling readers effectively. Kristin's expertise ensures that every child, regardless of their challenges, has the opportunity to grow and thrive under her guidance. She loves to be part of the “light bulb moments” when everything starts to “click.” In addition to her expertise in teaching reading and writing, Ms. Greene is equally adept and trained to work with students who are struggling in math.
When she is not in the classroom, Kristin loves to spend time with her family and two dogs, go to the pool, and read on her Kindle. Her favorite part of the year is summer because she can travel and make memories with her family.

Offering private tutoring and testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities.

09/05/2025

We just received this fantastic update on one of our former students. It is a long journey, but boy is it worth it!
“This is your hard work in action, one year later. He had a FABULOUS fourth grade year, read all the diary of a wimpy kid books 😂🙄 and is loving Percy Jackson now. 😍 THANK YOU!!!!!!”

Offering private tutoring and testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities.