Recent Past NOBIDA Presidents


Theresa Kaska, M.Ed., CALT, CDT

President 2019-2020

Theresa Kaska is a graduate of Mount Union College where she obtained a bachelor of science in sports medicine and education. She holds a master of education from Notre Dame College and is a licensed intervention specialist for students with mild/moderate learning disabilities in grades K–12. She is also a certified Academic Language Therapist, a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association, a Certified Dyslexia Therapist, and member of the International Dyslexia Association. Her training as a therapist is highly specialized in multi-sensory, structured language techniques, grammar, verbal and written expressions. She has additional training in Lips, Keys to Literacy, Wilson Reading System, FUNdations K and 1st grade, and she completed Multisensory Math 1 and has started Multisensory Math 2 with Marilyn Zecher

Jennifer LaHaie, M.Ed., CALT
President 2017-2018

Jennifer LaHaie has her masters in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development from Malone University. Her initial journey into dyslexia began with Level I and II certifications in the Wilson Reading System. Pursuing a deeper interest in dyslexia and structured language, Jennifer completed the Academic Language Therapy program at Southern Methodist University and is a Certified Academic Language Therapist. Her varied teaching experience in private and public schools has proven valuable as a literacy coach and therapist. Jennifer’s YouTube channel, “Dyslexia is Not a Dirty Word,” provides valuable information about dyslexia and other related topics.

Her passion is to ensure that students receive the instruction they deserve and empower teachers through support and knowledge sharing.

 


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