What People Are Saying

“After taking this course, I have a whole new perspective and understanding of how to teach reading! The Reading Clinic’s program identifies each reader's needs and uses a scope and sequence to guide instruction for individual reading development. Thanks to the training and guidance from Mary-Anne, I have used this program with students in one-on-one and small group lessons with much success. If you are looking to revamp your reading program, this course is for you!”

— S. Buffa, Educator

“Our son Jacob was in Grade 2 and was failing all his subjects because he had a reading disorder known as dyslexia. We tried many tutoring companies but saw no progress. As parents, it was extremely frustrating not being able to help our child. Then we found Mrs. Mouawad and have been forever grateful that we did. We saw progress immediately. Her program helped my son progress to the point where he was reading at grade level with his peers. He gained so much confidence in his reading and writing, but above all, he loved going to see her because she made it fun. We are forever grateful for the program and the opportunity to have met such a kind person who truly cares about the success of all her students.”

— Tabitha Smith, Mother

“The Reading Clinic has provided me with a solid understanding of evidence-based reading instruction. I feel that for the first time in my ten years of teaching and a reading specialist, I now can understand how to assess, program, and teach all of the students in my class, especially those who struggle with reading.

I look forward to returning to school in September, knowing I have the tools to make a change in many students’ lives. Thank you for this priceless gift of knowledge!”

— Kayla Samad, Teacher

“I was referred to Mrs. Mouawad by a friend. My daughter was having trouble with reading and struggling with school. From the moment I met Mrs. Mouawad, it was obvious that she had a passion for helping kids learn. Mrs. Mouawad genuinely cares for each child and seeks to help parents find the means to help children thrive. In our case, we were working on identifying the cause of my daughter’s learning and emotional problems. Mrs. Mouawad was instrumental in helping us get to the correct specialist who could finally diagnose what was going on. Her program was vital in helping my daughter work on her reading skills and build her self-confidence. She now absolutely loves reading and is thriving at school with the needed support.

Thanks.”

— Amanda Muir, Parent

“I wanted to thank you again for allowing me to be part of the Laying a Foundation for Reading course. What a fabulous opportunity!

Through professional reading and working with colleagues, I have been able to piece together the 'what' and the 'why' of the Science of Reading, but it was not until learning from Mary-Anne that the 'how' fell into place. The learning sessions and the kit are invaluable for learning how to assess students' gaps and then to guide what to do about those gaps.

Mary Anne’s love of learning and teaching is inspiring! Thanks again.”

— Tara McManus, Teacher

“As an educator, I have taught struggling readers at every grade level. Through experience, I noticed that in every classroom I walked into or grade level I taught, there were at least five students below or far below grade level. When I sought out resources to use or advice from colleagues, I often fell short of a good solution. I could not justify doing a disservice to even one student for any reason, and I would work hours in the evening trying to plan activities that often fell through in the classroom setting. To this day, I am so grateful I came across Mrs. Mouawad and her reading program. Having foolproof instructions and resources at my fingertips has helped me gain confidence and provide confidence and skills in reading to many students! I wish every teacher had this strategy in their teaching toolbox.”

— A. Brooks, Teacher

“We were so lucky to have Mrs. Mouawad teach our son at The Reading Clinic. The program she used was perfect for my son. He has dyslexia, and by the time he was diagnosed, he was behind his peers and worse, he knew it. The program changed not only his abilities to sound out words, read, and write but also his confidence. Thank you for giving my son his confidence back. He is an entirely different young man with the confidence to read around his peers.”

— Nicole Mason, Mom

“Overall, the course Laying a Foundation for Reading has been an incredible experience, and it has been a pleasure being trained by the BEST!!!! Thank you for teaching me so much about the English language; who knew there were 44 sounds to teach! I am so grateful for these new tools as a teacher, and I know this program will change MANY lives.”

— Rebecca Charron, Teacher

“Caring, Confident and Committed, are three words that as a parent you would like your child’s teacher to demonstrate as you send your child off in their capable hands. But you never planned on being told that your child needs "immediate help for reading as he doesn’t even know his letters, in grade 3”. So with tears in your eyes, you look at her and say, “what do we do, where do we turn for help” and with caring eyes, she says “I will get in touch with a teacher who knows just what to do for our son to get the help he needs.” And this is where his journey began with Mrs. Mary-Anne Mouawad, founder of The Reading Clinic. Off we went to get the extra help he needed, one-on-one learning. The program and the style of teaching Mrs. Mouawad presents is with confidence and success! Our son started to sound out letters, words then eventually reading words, sentences, and then paragraphs. Mrs. Mouawad understands and is committed to teaching children/ adults to read, and she isn’t in it for anything other than the satisfaction and the joy it brings to their faces when they start to read; her program works! We know our son has a long journey ahead of him with lots of different paths to take. Mrs. Mouawad, you are a BIG step along that journey. So when Jonah graduates from high school (a feat that studies say is 4x harder for him than his neurotypical peers), know that we want YOU to be standing there beside us as we hug his neck and cheer him on!

Thank you for your Caring, Confident and Committed attitude!.”

— Shelley & Adam McIndoo, Parents