What Others Have to Say
Explore the success stories of families who have experienced significant improvements in foundational reading skills at The Reading Specialist. Backed by the science of reading, my approach has helped numerous students overcome their reading challenges and achieve academic success.
Testimonials
“My child’s achievement, self-esteem, and confidence have flourished. I am convinced that this progress wouldn't have been achievable without Collette’s, exceptional, personality, and professionalism.”
Parent of 4th grade student
Collette believed in my child from day, one and transferred that confidence to her. My daughter now possesses a work ethic and perseverance she's proud of she eagerly reads aloud in class and to her younger siblings and cousins.
Parent of 3rd grade student
Reading is easier for me now and I'm not afraid to read in class when my teacher calls on me.
Second grade student
Collette's experience as a parent of a child with dyslexia, allows her to empathize and calm fears. She also knows and loves the children she works with. My daughter loves the one-on-one attention and personal connections Collette made with her.
Parent of a fourth grade student
Before, when I would get home from school, I would just want to play on the iPad, but now I look forward to reading my books!
Third grade student
Collette has made such a positive impact on our children’s lives and our family she has my eternal gratitude!
Parent of a second grade student
Collette is the first person who comes to mind when other parents ask me about dyslexia. She is beyond dedicated to this work and passionate about seeing children receive help and succeed.
Parent of a second grade student
This used to be hard, but now it feels easy. I am a good reader.
Third grade student
Collette was able to patiently and persistently work with my son who is often resistant to sitting still and focusing on tutoring. She was able to appeal to a sense of humor with a witty joke or thoughtful question and pull him into the session. He often ended up feeling a sense of accomplishment and glad he stuck with it.
Parent of a second grade student
Reading is easier for me now, so I don't mind going to school. I actually like it!
First grade student
I appreciated the progress reports, Collette shared each semester, with both factual and anecdotal review of my child's growth. This information helped me to know how I could reinforce movement at home.
Parent of a fourth grade student
Collette is, without question, the educator who guided us through our son's dyslexia, diagnosis, and reading development.
Parent of a first grade student
Our child changed from one who lacked confidence in reading to a child who reads in front of an entire class with enthusiasm and confidence.
Parent of a second grade student
I highly recommend Collette as a reading specialist because of her level of experience in the high level of confidence and trust we have in her abilities to teach and follow the Orton Gillingham approach.
Parent of a third grade student
Collette is organized and has a high detail. She has been through the process as a parent. We know several other families who have also used her and they have all been very happy.
Parent of a third grade student
If you want a reading therapist who you can trust to do the job right and help your child use Collette.
Parent of a third grade student
It alleviates a lot of stress for the parent to know your child is in capable hands. Collette is excellent in her field. We highly recommend her and I've seen the results firsthand.