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Diagnostic Team

PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
30+ years as PreK-18 educators with numerous teaching and education research awards!
Cofounders and Team members meet all Federal and State professional regulations.
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Lillian Benavente McEnery, EdD

Co-founder

Diagnostician

Board Director
 

Lillian Beneavente McEnery, EdD is co-founder, diagnostician, and a director of the Board of Dynamic Learners, Inc. (DLI) in the metropolitan area of Houston, Texas.  Dr. McEnery earned her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston and a Master of Science degree in reading at the University of Houston.   Lillian is a professor of education, the director of the reading clinic, and former interim associate dean of education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

 

Lillian has over 30 years of experience working with learners of all ages.  She began her career as a public-school elementary teacher and as a literacy diagnostician for K-12 and community college students.   Professionally, she trains graduate students who work with a variety of individuals with learning disabilities, including those with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, auditory processing disorder, and academic curriculum-gaps.  Lillian’s research includes motivation and engagement factors in the areas of reading and writing, the fostering and development of active learning environments, and family literacy initiatives within at-risk communities.  She has facilitated numerous workshops and research presentations nationally and internationally.  She provides professional development in the area of literacy to many school districts.  Lillian has received several professional awards for her teaching and research.

 

As a DLI’s board director, she participates in decisions and activities to promote our mission and programs.  She engages in community outreach with individuals, organizations, and businesses that will provide financial support for our clients who represent underserved individuals with learning disabilities.  As a DLI diagnostician, she conducts diagnostic analysis and prescribes personalized learning solutions for our clients.  Lillian is passionate about working alongside learners of all ages to assist them in gaining strategies and mindsets that empower them to experience success in school and life.

Diagnosticians

Joan Ickes, EdD

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Co-Founder

 

EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Secondary Education

 

Wren Bump, PhD

Wren Bump, PhD - Diagnostician and Learning Specialist

Diagnostician
Learning Specialist

PhD Educational Psychology and
       Educational Technology

MS Elementary and Special Education 
BS Elementary Education

Learning Specialists

Laura Kovalcik - Learning Specialist in Literacy

LAURA KOVALCIK

Learning SpecialistLiteracy

MS Elementary & Reading Education
BS  Elementary Education

Rita Gatson - Learning Specialist in Literacy

RITA GATSON

Learning Specialist—Literacy

MS   Reading Education

BS    Elementary Education

Michelle Hix - Learning Specialist in Literacy

MICHELLE HIX

Learning SpecialistLiteracy

BS    Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary
         Education - English

         English as Second Language Certification

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SHERRY OTAHAL

Learning SpecialistSecondary Literacy

BS  English Education
       English as Second Language Certification

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DONNA CURRY-WARD

Learning Specialist—Literacy

MEd  Education Leadership 

BA      Journalism

EC-12 Special Education Certification, ESL

6th-12th English Language Arts 

Principal Certificate

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ANA SAMANO

Learning SpecialistBilingual

BS  Interdisciplinary Studies—Bilingual Education

 

Rhonda Ponder - Learning Specialist in Elementary Math

RHONDA PONDER

Learning Specialist—Elementary Math

MS   Elementary Education

BS    Elementary Education

Karen Gordy - Learning Specialist in Elementary Math

KAREN GORDY

Learning Specialist—Elementary Math

MM   Music-Flute Performance

BM    Music Education-Conductor

BS     Elementary & Secondary Education

Christie Hahn - Learning Specialist in Secondary Math

CHRISTIE HAHN

Learning Specialist—Secondary Math

MEd      Education Administration

BA         Accounting

Kimberly Bryant - Learning Specialist in Secondary Math

KIMBERLY BRYANT

Learning Specialist—Secondary Math

BS    Elementary Education, Mathematics

         Mathematics 4-8, 8-12 Certification 

         English as Second Language Certification

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CLAUDIA OVALLE

Learning Specialist—Bilingual

EdD   Organizational Leadership &
          Special Education (In Progress)

MS    Multicultural Education—Bilingual

BS     Secondary Education

Network of Professional Consultants

 

We utilize a network of professional consultants in such areas as autism, attention disorders, speech, auditory or visual processing disorders, and challenges with math.  We work with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, audiologists, and ophthalmologists.

Board of Directors

Susan Brown - Board of Directors

SUSAN BROWN

​MS  Elementary Education--Math Specialization

BS   Elementary Education

Sue Chapman, EdD - Board of Directors

SUE CHAPMAN, EdD

EdD   Education Leadership

MS     Elementary Education--Math Specialization

BS     Early Childhood Education

Joan Ickes, EdD - Board of Directors

JOAN ICKES, EdD

EdD   Curriculum and Instruction
MS    Reading Education
BS    Secondary Education

Susan McCormack, EdD. - Board of Directors

SUSAN McCORMACK, EdD

EdD    Curriculum and Instruction

MS      Curriculum and Instruction

BA       Interdisciplinary Education--History 

Rosie Sanchez - Board of Directors

ROSIE SANCHEZ

MS     Reading Education 

BA      Interdisciplinary Studies 
 

Maria Cerino - Board of Directors

MARIA CERINO

Parent of former clients
BA  Tourism and Administration

Karen Coffey - Board of Directors

KAREN COFFEY

MA  Special Education
MA  Counseling

BS   Elementary Education

Lawrence Kohn, EdD. - Board of Directors

LAWRENCE KOHN, EdD

EdD   Curriculum and Instruction

MA     Historical Social and Cultural Foundations

BA      English

Lillian Beneavente McEnery, EdD. - Board of Directors

LILLIAN BENEAVENTE MCENERY, EdD

EdD  Curriculum and Instruction
MS   Reading Education
BS    Elementary Education

Patricia Williams, EdD. - Board of Directors

PATRICIA WILLIAMS, EdD

EdD    Curriculum and Instruction

MA      English

BAT     English and Political Science

DYNAMIC LEARNERS, INCORPORATED 

FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

 

First  row

Dr. Lillian McEnery, Dr. Joan Ickes, Dr. Patricia Williams

 

Second row

Karen Coffey,  Maria Cerino, Dr. Lawrence Kohn, Dr. Susan McCormack 

Board of Directors - Karen Coffey, Maria Cerino, Dr. Lawrence Kohn, Dr. Susan McCormack

PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS

With Dynamic Learners, Inc., you get more than a tutor.   Our team of professional educators have exceptional experience with children and adults.  The team averages 25+ years of experience.  Several team members have received awards for teaching and research.  Our team members meet all federal and state professional regulations.  

TCEA - Certification for Remote Learning Educator
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