
Kindergarten to College Graduate : Julie & Duncan Tapscott
Now a thriving college graduate building a full-time career, Duncan—alongside his mom, Julie—opens up about the deeply emotional and often heartbreaking challenges he faced during his school years.Fro...
3 Sep 33min

The Strength of Visualizing: Homewood Fire Battalion Chief, Evan Van Arsdale
In this inspiring episode of The Dyslexia Den, we sit down with Homewood Fire Battalion Chief Evan Van Arsdale to hear his remarkable journey with dyslexia. As a child, Evan struggled through school b...
23 Juli 27min

Martha Ann Livingston, M.A., M. Ed, CALT
Martha Ann brings a unique perspective as a former 1st grade teacher with hands on experience teaching children to read. Her journey as an educator lead her to becoming a Certified Academic Language T...
9 Juli 33min

Heather Gudger "Don't Give Up, You're Their Best Advocate"
In today's episode we're joined by Heather Gudger, who started this journey with her son in 2012. She was determined to get her son the services he needed in school and as a result impacted her entire...
14 Maj 29min

Fran Spina "Paving a Path"
Fran Spina brings immense depth and experience in this episode of the Dyslexia Den. Her family began their journey in 2009. Her passion led her onto the board of Alabama GameChangers and eventually on...
30 Apr 32min

James Spann "Focus on Your Strength, Follow Your Passion"
We are thrilled to be joined by ABC 33/40 News Chief Meterologist, James Spann. In Alabama he needs no introduction but many will be surprised to learn he is dyslexic. Whether you are dyslexic or not,...
16 Apr 38min

Dr. Laura Fiveash, DrPH, RD, Executive Director of Spring Valley School
We are joined by Dr. Laura Fiveash who is both a mother to triplets who all received special education and also the Executive Director of the Spring Valley School in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Fiveash has ad...
30 Mars 35min



















