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Welcome to Jen Harwood's Web Page

Helping Dyslexics to Unlock the Mystery of Reading

arwoodWELCOME TO Jen Edgar's HOME PAGE
Welcome to my homepage!     I am the Dyslexia Therapist for Leakey ISD.  Dyslexic  students are currently being served in ROOM 2001.  The  program is based on the Orton-Gillingham model of Basic  Language Skills.  It is an explicit, structured, systematic,  cumulative and multi-sensory program designed to  "re-train" the brain to think of language and reading  differently.  If you suspect your child may be struggling  with dyslexia, contact your child's teacher.  We will  investigate dyslexia tendencies first through screening and  then through more intensive assessment if needed.  Please  feel free to contact Jen Harwood at Leakey ISD.
Education                 I have been working with children who have learning  disabilities since 2000.   I am a graduate from the University of  Texas at Austin where I received my bachelors of social work  degree.  I practiced social work for a few years before realizing  that teaching had my heart.  I returned to school to acquire  my teaching certificate and have been teaching ever since.   In 2007 the opportunity to train as a dyslexia  therapist presented itself, and I readily accepted the  challenge. Identifying and teaching dyslexics to read is now  my passion.
Biographical Information I grew up in Taylor, TX, home of the fighting ducks. :)  After  high school I moved with my parents to Jarrell, TX, where my  mom and dad have a small farm.  Over the years before I knew  I wanted to teach, I worked as a social worker and in the  insurance business.  It didn't take me too long to discover  teaching was for me.  I taught Special Education for five years  in Georgetown, TX, and then dyslexia starting my sixth year  of teaching.  My teaching focus is primarily with dyslexic students;  however, I also work with students with other learning difficulties. I've truly loved every minute of the time I've had as a teacher and now therapist.  I'm married to John Harwood.  We have three children  (Sadie-15, William-9, and Aden-8).
jharwood@leakeyisd.net Assignment Calendar Daily Schedule
My Pages    ♦ Dyslexia FACTS  ♦ Dyslexia DEFINED    ♦ Is My Child Dyslexic?              ♦ MULTISENSORY Instruction   ♦ Dyslexia BOOKS   ♦ Just for Teachers  ♦  Just for Students

   Jen Harwood, CALT
Leakey ISD
Physical Address 629 Hwy 83  
Mailing Address PO BOX 1129
Leakey, TX  78873

830.232.5595