Spotlight on Dyslexia Event Speakers

Naomi Pena

Naomi Peña

Parent Advocate & Co-Founder, Literacy Academy Collective

Naomi Peña has been a parent leader and community organizer for 20 years. For the last 17 yrs, she has advocated for her children and other children who struggle to read and with dyslexia. Naomi is now one of the co-founders of Literacy Academy Collective, whose mission is to build the first NYCDOE Public School to support struggling readers.

Sessions

Believe

Creating a Collective Vision for Literacy Success

This panel will focus on New York City dyslexia initiatives, which aim to improve literacy outcomes for learners that struggle, especially students with dyslexia. The panel will address key questions, such as: How can we overcome the challenges facing students with dyslexia?

Attendees can expect a lively and informative discussion, with opportunities for questions and interaction with the panelists. By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of the current state of dyslexia initiatives in New York City, and how we can work together to create a collective vision for literacy success.

Asya Johnson

Asya Johnson
Master Principal,
New York City Public Schools-Longwood Preparatory Academy

Bina Clifford

Bina Clifford
District Achievement and Instructional Specialist,
Office of Superintendent Fia Davis

Harry Sherman

Harry Sherman
Superintendent,
Bronx District 9

Naomi Pena

Naomi Peña
Parent Advocate & Co-founder,
Literacy Academy Collective

Ruth Genn

Ruth Genn
Co-Founder and Executive Director,
Literacy Academy Collective