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Unlocking Opportunities for Neurodivergent Minds, Worldwide

Our team of experts have been challenging the status quo for dyslexia intervention since 2018.

about redwood

Charting New Paths Forward in Dyslexia Support

At Redwood, our expert intervention specialists implement best-in-class curriculum and programming to transform literacy for dyslexic learners.

Redwood exists so that all students with literacy struggles can access their dreams. By cultivating hope and restoring confidence, we help students dramatically improve their literacy skills regardless of socio-economic background or learning differences.

We value justice, transparency, optimism,  sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a results-oriented approach.

our values

Exploring with Purpose

Research-Driven Innovation

Empowering learners worldwide, our programming features expert-led group sessions that guide students to discover their unique literacy paths.

Empowerment and Inclusivity

We equip every learner and educator with the tools to navigate dyslexia, while fostering an inclusive community that values and respects diversity in all its forms.

Effective Simplicity

Our programs are designed to be both straightforward and impactful, ensuring that every student can achieve profound educational outcomes.

Results and Transparency

We are committed to delivering measurable academic success through transparent, individualized instruction that meets each learner’s unique needs.

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Numbers Speak, Even if They're Not Everything

7

Countries we’ve worked in

7Y

Since our inaugural program

1.5K

Students impacted

20

School Partnerships

all i n this together

The Redwood Family

TEAM

Meet the Navigators Behind the Discovery

Our team is a diverse tapestry of educators, thinkers, and innovators. From seasoned certified specialists to customer care professionals, each member brings their unique flair and expertise, united by a common goal: to equip learners on their academic adventure.

Kait Feriante
Founder & CEO

Wilson Reading System® Level 1 Nashville, TN

Jillian Patten
Director of Partnerships

Executive Member of The Reading League New Mexico
Los Ranchos, NM

Sammi Oberman
Director of Programming

M.A. Special Education; Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Chicago, IL

Rachel Halverson
Assistant Director of Programming

M.A. Special Education; Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Brooklyn, NY

Meredith Lemons
Intervention Specialist

Wilson® Level 1 Certified
Claude, TX

Briana Richards
Curriculum Developer

Wilson® Level 1 Certified
Simpsonville, SC

Nora Gallagher
Intervention Specialist

Wilson® Level 1 Certified
Chicago, IL

Shelley Kolasa
Intervention Specialist

ESL Endorsed; SPELL-Links® Trained
Mount Prospect, IL

Jenn Adams
Intervention Specialist

Special Education & Elementary Certified
Mildred, PA

Anneliese (Liesl) Goetz
Intervention Specialist

Montessori Primary Certified
Chicago, IL

Micah Matthews
Intervention Specialist

M.A. Creative Writing
Chicago, IL

Melissa Flores
Intervention Specialist

Ph.D. School Psychology
Chicago, IL

Jenny Hoban
Intervention Specialist

Chicago, IL

Julie Kennedy
Intervention Specialist

M.Ed. Reading Specialist; ESOL Certified
Lenexa, KS

Morgan Pflederer
Curriculum Specialist

Wilson® Level 1 Certified
Saline, MI

Nikki Dunham
Intervention Specialist

M.A. Literacy; Certified Reading Specialist
Cumberland, RI

Urszula Bradley
Intervention Specialist

SPELL-Links® Certified
Fort Collins, CO

Kendra Padilla
Intervention Specialist

Reading Specialist; SPELL-Links® Certified
Plainfield, VT

Arlo Schneider
Intervention Specialist

Substitute Teacher Certified
Chicago, IL

Shaina Toledo
Intervention Specialist

Paraprofessional Certified
Chicago, IL

Deborah Baker
Intervention Specialist

Reading Specialist
Ebensburg, PA

Tiffany Williams
Curriculum Specialist

TEFL Certified
Doral, FL

Aymi Melo
Intervention Specialist

Learning Behavior Speciallst I Certified
Chicago, IL

Katie McBrien
Intervention Specialist

Learning Behavior Speciallst II Certified
Chicago, IL

Stephanie Orozco
Intervention Specialist

Wilson® Trained
Chicago, IL

Blanca Peña
Intervention Specialist

Reading Specialist; ESL; Bilingual
Houston, TX

Laura Gould
Intervention Specialist

Multi-State Teaching Certification
Los Angeles, CA

Allie Wolf
Intervention Specialist

English Language Arts Certified
Southbridge, MA

Steff Price
Intervention Specialist

English Language Arts Certified
Southbridge, MA

Liz McCann
Intervention Specialist

Reading Endorsed; Administrative Certified
Bel Air, MD

Brianna Weyers
Intervention Specialist

Early Childhood Certified
Crystal Lake, IL

Sally Aldag
Intervention Specialist

Learning Behavior Speciallst I Certified
Brooklyn, NY

Gerri Smith
Instructional Coach

Educational Diagnostician
St. Louis, MO

Jillian Stonehouse
Intervention Specialist

B.A. Elementary Education; M.A. Reading Intervention
Kalispell, MT

Erin Glenn
Intervention Specialist

Learning Behavior Speciallst I Certified
Shelton, CT

Deana Geer
Assistive Technology Specialist

Belton, MO

Kelsy Sadler
Intervention Specialist

Multi-Categorical Special Education Certified
Greensboro, NC

Ailis Glass
Intervention Specialist

Special Education Teacher
Akron, OH

Heather O'Donnell
Intervention Specialist

Orton-Gillingham® & Wilson® Certified
Gardiner, NY

Tiffany Hotte-Flash
Intervention Specialist

Special Education Teacher
Bronx, NY

Sydney Matyasovszky
Intervention Specialist

Literacy Specialist
Philadelphia, PA

Viktoriya Khvoyevskaya
Intervention Specialist

Special Education Teacher
Jacksonville, FL

Kyla Thomas
Intervention Specialist

Illinois Teaching Certification
Atlanta, GA

Heidi Gawne
Intervention Specialist

Wilson® Level 1 Certified
La Grange Park, IL

Kimberly Benzor
Intervention Specialist

Learning Behavior Speciallst I Certified
Schertz, TX

Jessica Ellis
Intervention Specialist

Early Intervention Developmental Therapy Credential
Chicago, IL

Kendall Okner
Intervention Specialist

Chicago, IL

Sarah Levin
Intervention Specialist

ESL Endorsed
Chicago, IL

Katie Owens
Intervention Specialist

Orton-Gillingham® Certified
Grayslake, IL

Katie Bowling
Intervention Specialist

ESL Certified
Bolingbrook, IL

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We Are Hiring

Redwood is seeking a passionate and skilled Special Education Interventionist to join our team and provide high-quality, virtual academic support to students with diverse learning needs.

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