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Issue 26: April 2025

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ON THE COVER

On the cover is Tucker Findley.

Tucker Findley, a teen entrepreneur with complex learning differences, his family, and his educator share their intertwined perspectives on transforming overwhelming academic challenges into a thriving business and a life built on confidence, purpose, and redefining what learning can look like.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Amy Oswalt | Founder of Conduit Academy we-conduit.org
  • Anna Geiger | OG Certified Educator, Author, Podcast host & Founder of The Measured Mom themeasuredmom.com
  • Darcy Byrne | 15, from Canberra, Australia
  • Georgie Cooney | Educator, Author, Speaker & Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners dyslexiaspell.com
  • Jeanne Schopf | Literacy Consultant, Dyslexia Interventionist, Speaker, Certified Coach, & Founder of pathwaystowardsliteracy.com
  • Hannah Milton | Dyslexia Specialist & Founder of Dyslexia LaunchPad facebook.com/groups/dyslexiaparentcommunity
  • Libby Taylor | K–12 School Selection Consultant, Education Speaker & Founder of schoolupwake.com
  • Lori Josephson | Author, Educational Consultant, Dyslexia Specialist & Moderator - Group Expert for Facebook Page Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College  lorijosephson.com
  • Ryan Findley | Father of Tucker Findley
  • Rebecca Findley | Mother of Tucker Findley
  • Dr Shelby Pollitt | Educational Psychologist, Researcher & Advocate for Evidence-Aligned Literacy Instruction
  • Taylor Shay | (Dyslexia Advocate & Founder of D.N.A. (Dyslexics Next Achievement instagram.com/dyslexicsnextachievement)
  • Tucker Findley | Teen Entrepreneur, Online Reseller, and Founder of Tucker’s Treasures dot.cards/tuckers_treasures

 

THANK YOU - ILLUSTRATORS

  • Addyson | 12 | Dyslexia | North Dartmouth, United States | Addyson is a sixth grader who loves art and has dyslexia. Dyslexia is one of her strengths. The reason why she is participating in this is because she feels like art can help you talk about things that you might not know how to say in words.
  • Ava Eldridge | 12 | Dyslexia & ADHD | NSW, Australia | Ava loves art, animals, cooking, her family, playing the piano and she really enjoys reading! Her newfound love of aerial acrobatics keeps her busy.
  • Celina Hamdani | 21 | Social anxiety disorder & ASD | London UK | Celina is a self-taught digital artist. She studies art media and design at John Ruskin College, Croydon and is enrolled in an animation course with Danimation Entertainment, Burbank, USA. Her hobbies include listening to music and creating short animation videos. Her goal is to pursue a career in animation that will allow her to merge her love for art, storytelling, and technology.
  • Olivia | 11 | Dyslexia | North Dartmouth, United States | Olivia is a sixth-grade girl who has four cats as well as dyslexia. Dyslexia will not stop her; instead, it will make her work harder. She wanted to contribute to Dystinct Magazine to have fun and spread awareness about dyslexia.
  • Stevie Eldridge | 5 | Suspected learning differences (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia) | NSW, Australia | Stevie is in Kindergarten and lives in NSW, Australia. Stevie loves drawing, cutting paper and making crafts using her favourite colours, which are the rainbow colours. She also loves singing, dancing and acting, but also loves being around animals.
Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 26: April 2025

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Tucker Findley.

Tucker Findley, a teen entrepreneur with complex learning differences, his family, and his educator share their intertwined perspectives on transforming overwhelming academic challenges into a thriving business and a life built on confidence, purpose, and redefining what learning can look like.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Amy Oswalt | Founder of Conduit Academy we-conduit.org
  • Anna Geiger | OG Certified Educator, Author, Podcast host & Founder of The Measured Mom themeasuredmom.com
  • Darcy Byrne | 15, from Canberra, Australia
  • Georgie Cooney | Educator, Author, Speaker & Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners dyslexiaspell.com
  • Jeanne Schopf | Literacy Consultant, Dyslexia Interventionist, Speaker, Certified Coach, & Founder of pathwaystowardsliteracy.com
  • Hannah Milton | Dyslexia Specialist & Founder of Dyslexia LaunchPad facebook.com/groups/dyslexiaparentcommunity
  • Libby Taylor | K–12 School Selection Consultant, Education Speaker & Founder of schoolupwake.com
  • Lori Josephson | Author, Educational Consultant, Dyslexia Specialist & Moderator - Group Expert for Facebook Page Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College  lorijosephson.com
  • Ryan Findley | Father of Tucker Findley
  • Rebecca Findley | Mother of Tucker Findley
  • Dr Shelby Pollitt | Educational Psychologist, Researcher & Advocate for Evidence-Aligned Literacy Instruction
  • Taylor Shay | (Dyslexia Advocate & Founder of D.N.A. (Dyslexics Next Achievement instagram.com/dyslexicsnextachievement)
  • Tucker Findley | Teen Entrepreneur, Online Reseller, and Founder of Tucker’s Treasures dot.cards/tuckers_treasures

 

THANK YOU - ILLUSTRATORS

  • Addyson | 12 | Dyslexia | North Dartmouth, United States | Addyson is a sixth grader who loves art and has dyslexia. Dyslexia is one of her strengths. The reason why she is participating in this is because she feels like art can help you talk about things that you might not know how to say in words.
  • Ava Eldridge | 12 | Dyslexia & ADHD | NSW, Australia | Ava loves art, animals, cooking, her family, playing the piano and she really enjoys reading! Her newfound love of aerial acrobatics keeps her busy.
  • Celina Hamdani | 21 | Social anxiety disorder & ASD | London UK | Celina is a self-taught digital artist. She studies art media and design at John Ruskin College, Croydon and is enrolled in an animation course with Danimation Entertainment, Burbank, USA. Her hobbies include listening to music and creating short animation videos. Her goal is to pursue a career in animation that will allow her to merge her love for art, storytelling, and technology.
  • Olivia | 11 | Dyslexia | North Dartmouth, United States | Olivia is a sixth-grade girl who has four cats as well as dyslexia. Dyslexia will not stop her; instead, it will make her work harder. She wanted to contribute to Dystinct Magazine to have fun and spread awareness about dyslexia.
  • Stevie Eldridge | 5 | Suspected learning differences (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia) | NSW, Australia | Stevie is in Kindergarten and lives in NSW, Australia. Stevie loves drawing, cutting paper and making crafts using her favourite colours, which are the rainbow colours. She also loves singing, dancing and acting, but also loves being around animals.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

Oral Language: Speaking and Listening in The Secondary Classroom
- by Jeanne Schopf | Pathways Towards Literacy [Click here to read]

Jeanne Schopf shares insights adapted from her upcoming book for secondary educators and leaders (scheduled for release in Spring 2026), emphasising the powerful role of structured, student-led discussions in strengthening literacy development for secondary students.

DNA In Action: Empowering the Next Generation of Dyslexic Achiever
- by Taylor Shay | Dyslexics Next Achievement [Click here to read]

From pageants to advocacy, Taylor Shay’s journey with D.N.A. (Dyslexics Next Achievement) shows how her own struggles with dyslexia sparked a passion to help others, proving that with support and understanding, dyslexic students can shine in their own way.

Debunking Three-Cueing: What I Got Wrong About Teaching Reading
- by Anna Geiger | The Measured Mom [Click here to read]

Anna Geiger, the founder of The Measured Mom, reflects on how she once relied on the widely accepted but flawed three-cueing model to teach reading until she discovered it was not grounded in research. She shares the evidence that debunks three-cueing and offers practical guidance on what to do instead to help children become successful readers.

Strength Beyond My Struggles
- by Darcy Byrne [Click here to read]

Darcy Byrne, 15, from Canberra, Australia, opens up about her experience with dyslexia through a powerful poem and honest reflection.

Do You Know What It Takes to Create a Literate Brain?
- by Lori Josephson | Calling All Neurons! [Click here to read]

Lori Josephson introduces her new book, Calling All Neurons!, which fills a critical gap by making the Science of Reading accessible to older students and adults through colourful neuron characters, engaging visuals, and practical insights that show creating a literate brain is a team effort—and every child can succeed with the right support.

Empowered by Dyslexia Struggles - My Passion to Help Others Thrive
- by Hannah Milton | Dyslexia LaunchPad [Click here to read]

Hannah Milton, educator and dyslexia specialist, shares her journey from struggling student to passionate advocate, now supporting parents through Dyslexia Launchpad and her online community to help dyslexic children thrive.

Mummy, What’s Dyslexia? How to Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis Without Breaking Their Confidence
- by Hannah Milton | Dyslexia LaunchPad [Click here to read]

Hannah Milton, experienced teacher and dyslexia advocate, gently guides parents through talking to their child about a new dyslexia diagnosis, showing how honest, supportive conversations can build understanding and self-confidence from the very start.

Universal Screening: A Temperature Check and Essential First Step in a Systematic Approach to Literacy Assessment
- by Dr Shelby Pollitt [Click here to read]

Dr Shelby Pollitt outlines how universal screening serves as a crucial first step in identifying students at risk for literacy difficulties, enabling early intervention and more equitable access to support, while stressing the importance of ongoing assessment to guide effective instruction.

The Dystinct Journey of Tucker Findley
- by Tucker's Treasures [Click here to read]

Tucker Findley, a teen entrepreneur with complex learning differences, his family, and his educator share their intertwined perspectives on transforming overwhelming academic challenges into a thriving business and a life built on confidence, purpose, and redefining what learning can look like.

Dyslexic Thinkers: Testament of Time - The Reasons Dyslexics (and some Neurodivergent) Need Additional Time
- by Georgie Cooney | Dyslexia Spell [Click here to read]

Georgie Cooney, dyslexia specialist, explains why additional time is essential for dyslexic and neurodivergent learners, whose processing differences require more time to read, write, and spell, emphasising that with this support, they can thrive, reach their potential, and avoid the long-term consequences of being misunderstood in a fast-paced world

Choosing a school for students with learning differences
- by Libby Taylor | School Up [Click here to read]

Libby Taylor guides parents through the school selection process, emphasising that the best choice for students, especially those with learning differences, is one that fits their unique needs, learning style, and family values.

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