Hello, I'm Christi Kubeck
I am a Dyslexia Specialist. After completing my masters degree in Reading Education, I began teaching Kindergarten and first grade in public school. This is where I discovered a passion for struggling readers. I couldn't quite pinpoint the reason my students were unable to read until I began my journey with Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy. I spent the next decade working to align my literacy instruction with the Science of Reading specifically focused on dyslexia and other language-based learning disorders.
Along the way, I experimented with using innovative and assistive technology to support my students. The combination of strong explicit literacy instruction and appropriate use of assistive technology was a game changer for me and my students. I saw an increase in attention, motivation, collaboration and success in my classroom. Of course, I had to spread the word! So I began to present at literacy conferences, showing teachers how to scaffold lessons appropriately, balance technology use in the classroom and use assistive technology to create student independence. This is how I earned my title as an Apple Distinguished Educator. As an ADE, I assist others in designing lesson plans that transform teaching through technology.
My Mission
Start your journey with Literacy Lane!
My goal is not only to encourage the discouraged teacher, but to give practical evidence-based strategies that work for your students. I want to build your confidence and creativity as an educator so that you cultivate skilled readers.
A PROVEN SOLUTION
What People are Saying
"My son began to struggle with reading in Kindergarten. He did not respond to traditional methods taught in school. He was frustrated and became insecure. Christi identified the learning issue immediately and was able to increase his reading skills, build confidence, and educate me along the way. Now I can advocate for my child. Christi is knowledgeable, positive and passionate about helping students who struggle with reading. "
Wendy, Parent
"I saw children struggling to read and spell at our school. We used balanced literacy strategies and lessons that were not working. Christi taught us how to increase all components of literacy into our reading instruction. She didn’t shy away from students with learning differences. She ran toward them. Christi was also prescriptive in her training. She reads the room, understands the needs of the teachers and responds. Christi was willing and available to help with issues no matter how big or small."
Jenny, Curriculum & Professional Development Director
"Christi’s has a thorough and thoughtful approach to coaching. She didn’t just train us and leave us. Christi is approachable, available, encouraging and knowledgeable. I have adapted my instruction and see great results with my first graders."
Stephanie, 1st Grade Teacher
"My daughter was struggling with reading and her self-esteem was declining. We used many reading programs and tutors with minimal results. But we needed a specialized tutor that understood how her brain was wired. After the first session with Christi, my daughter told me that she actually had fun reading. Now my daughter is confidently reading on grade level as a successful sixth grader, with straight A’s. Christi is a knowledgeable, fun, compassionate, engaging educator. I wish I would have started with her from the beginning."
