Unlocking Opportunities for Neurodivergent Minds, Worldwide
Our team of experts have been challenging the status quo for dyslexia intervention since 2018.
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.
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.
Numbers Speak, Even if They're Not Everything
7
Countries we’ve worked in
9Y
Since our inaugural program
3.5K
Students impacted
22
School Partnerships
all i n this together
The Redwood Family
A pioneer in literacy education since 2018, Redwood Literacy has grown into a variety of programs that allow us to serve our students and communities in powerful ways.
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® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist
Nashville, TN
Andre Feriante
Founder
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Reading Specialist
Nashville, TN
Jillian Patten
Director of Partnerships
Executive Board Member of The Reading League New Mexico
Los Ranchos, NM
Sammi Oberman
Director of Programming
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Chicago, IL
Rachel Halverson
Assistant Director of Programming
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Chris Woodin Trained®, SPED
Brooklyn, NY
Stephanie Orozco
Site Manager @ Rogers Park
Writing Our World™ Trained, Learning Behavior Specialist
Chicago, IL
Jennifer Snell
Site Manager @ Lincoln Park
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Early Childhood Certification
Chicago, IL
Audrey Gramlich
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Raleigh, NC
Anneliese Goetz
Intervention Specialist
Montessori Certified
Chicago, IL
Kim Benzor
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Schertz, TX
Meredith Lemons
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Claude, TX
Steff Price
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Washington, DC
Cristina Antons
Intervention Specialist
Chris Woodin® Trained
SPED
Bourbonnais, IL
Sarah Levin
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Trained, Reading Specialist
Chicago, IL
Kendall Okner
Intervention Specialist
Early Childhood Certification
Chicago, IL
Viktoriya Khvoyevskaya
Intervention Specialist
Early Childhood Certification, SPED
Jacksonville, FL
Morgan Pflederer
Writing Our World™ Curriculum Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Reading Specialist
Saline, MI
Jillian Stonehouse
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Trained, Reading Specialist, SPED
Kalispell, MT
Kaitlin McBrien
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Trained, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Algonquin, IL
Erin Glenn
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, SPED
Shelton, CT
Liz McCann
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Bel Air, MD
Nora Gallagher
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Reading Specialist
Chicago, IL
Brianna Weyers
Intervention Specialist
SPELL-Links™ Trained, Reading Specialist, SPED
Crystal Lake, IL
Tiffany Hotte-Flash
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Bronx, NY
Kelsy Sadler
Intervention Specialist
Early Childhood Certification, SPED
Greensboro, NC
Heidi Gawne
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, SPED
La Grange Park, IL
Deana Geer
Assistive Technology Specialist
Writing Our World® Trained, Assistive Tech Specialist
Belton, MO
Jessica Ellis
Intervention Specialist
Early Childhood Certification
Chicago, IL
Arlo Schneider
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Trained
Chicago, IL
Katie Bowling
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Bolingbrook, IL
Deborah Baker
Intervention Specialist
Chris Woodin® Trained, SPED
Ebensburg, PA
Kendra Padilla
Intervention Specialist
SPELL-Links™ Trained, SPED
Plainfield, VT
Ailis Glass
Intervention Specialist
Reading Specialist, SPED
Akron, OH
Urszula Bradley
Intervention Specialist
SPELL-Links™ Trained, SPED
Fort Collins, CO
Tiffany Williams
SPELL-Links™ Curriculum Specialist
SPELL-Links™ Trained, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Doral, FL
Shaina Toledo
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Writing Our World® Trained
Chicago, IL
Shelley Kolasa
Wilson Reading System® Curriculum Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, ESL / ESOL / TEFL
Mount Prospect, IL
Sally Aldag
Intervention Specialist
Chris Woodin® Trained, SPED
Brooklyn, NY
Briana Richards
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Writing Our World® Trained
Simpsonville, SC
Katie Owens
Intervention Specialist
Orton-Gillingham® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Grayslake, IL
Sydney Matyasovszky
Intervention Specialist
Learning Behavior Specialist, SPED
Philadelphia, PA
Julie Kennedy
Intervention Specialist
SPELL-Links™ Certified, ESL / ESOL / TEFL, SPED
Lenexa, KS
Nikki Dunham
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Early Childhood Certification
Cumberland, RI
Jenn Adams
Intervention Specialist
Special Education & Elementary Certified
Mildred, PA
Kyla Thomas
Intervention Specialist
Reading Specialist, SPED
Atlanta, GA
Aymi Melo
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified, Learning Behavior Specialist
Chicago, IL
Melissa Flores
Intervention Specialist
Wilson Reading System® Certified
Chicago, IL
Blanca Peña
Intervention Specialist
Reading Specialist, SPED
Jenny Hoban
Intervention Specialist
Reading Specialist
Heather O'Donnell
Intervention Specialist
Reading Specialist
We Are Hiring
Special Education Certified Interventionist
Redwood is seeking passionate and skilled educators to join our team and provide high-quality academic support to students with diverse learning needs. Current positions open in Nashville, Tennessee; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Evanston, Illinois; and Lincoln Park, Chicago.