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
7Y
Since our inaugural program
1.5K
Students impacted
20
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.
We believe each student deserves the opportunity to learn in a way that’s right for them. That’s why we combine proven methodologies with the latest in education research to create our own unique curriculum.
Across the city of Chicago, Redwood Schools offers half and full day school programs tailored to the dyslexic mind where students receive individualized instruction and explore the intricacies of dyslexia alongside their peers.
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
We Are Hiring
Special Education Interventionist (Virtual)
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.