Today we’d like to introduce you to Heather & Marie.
Hi Heather & Marie, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
We are educators who went into teaching as eighteen-year-old bright eyed students who wanted to desperately make a difference in the lives of children. After over 20 years of teaching thousands of kids in various settings, it was abundantly clear that we wanted to do more. No two children are exactly alike; we have taught students who need to be challenged and students who need additional support, however that challenge and support may look and feel different for each child. We believe that kids should always be seen, heard, respected, and receive the support they need to be strong, confident, and happy people.
There are so many ways to support children and their families. Over the years, two of the most common educational concerns have been literacy and the 504 and special education processes.
We are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of reading and providing the tools and roadmaps needed to be a successful reader. Research has proven that children need to explicitly be taught how to read and that it is not a skill that just comes naturally. Multi-sensory approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, and the Science of Reading have revolutionized how students learn to read.
We are staunchly devoted to families as they navigate the 504/ IEP processes. This can often be an overwhelming time full of uncertainty and confusion. We will listen with compassion, brainstorm, answer questions, and coach caretakers be the best advocate for their children. We also have a dedicated team of non-legal advocates ready to walk beside families throughout the journey.
As moms, we whole-heartedly understand the constant desire for caregivers to want to give their children the world. When our children are sick, we wish we had a magic wand to make them better again. When our children are in school, we hope that they are being loved and celebrated as much as they are at home. We hope that they are being given the tailored academic instruction that they need to reach their fullest potential. We want this for our own children and we are dedicated to always doing right by yours! We will treat your family as though they are our own.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has honestly been smoother than we anticipated! We feel that we have done really well since starting. Our learning curve has come from the business side of things – figuring out how to organize our finances and develop proper protocols.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
EmpowerEd Mindful Solutions is a holistic educational support company made up of highly skilled, compassionate local educators. We provide Orton-Gillingham & Wilson multisensory reading intervention, individualized tutoring, small group literacy classes, 504/IEP coaching and professional learning opportunities for schools and districts. Our work empowers families to navigate the education system with clarity and confidence and educators to feel empowered to serve all of their students with knowledge and confidence. We are inclusive, neuroaffirming, and deeply committed to putting students and their families first—always.
Pricing:
- We believe every student deserves support. Our sliding scale allows all families to receive support. Our options are designed to keep our services sustainable and inclusive.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.empoweredms.org
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- Twitter: info@empoweredms.org
