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Lynne Weeks
EDUCATION • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction University of Missouri - Columbia • B.S. in Elementary Education William Woods University
ENROLLED • Cohort 1
LOCATION • Carbondale, Ill.
Lynne Weeks earned her degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from William Woods University. She was later accepted into the University of Missouri Fellowship Program, where she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction while teaching kindergarten in Hannibal, Mo. She also taught kindergarten in Southern Illinois before taking time away from the classroom to raise her family. During that time, Lynne’s three oldest children were identified as profoundly dyslexic, inspiring her to deepen her understanding of structured literacy and evidence-based reading instruction. Over the next decade, she pursued extensive training in the Orton-Gillingham approach and earned certification as an IDA CERI Certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist in 2026. Recognizing that many struggling readers do not receive instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, Lynne founded Reading by the Weeks in 2024. Through her practice, she provides individualized, evidence-based intervention for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Her instruction focuses on helping students build foundational literacy skills, strengthen reading and writing abilities, and develop the confidence needed to become successful learners. Lynne is passionate about creating supportive, engaging learning environments where students can overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and experience the joy of reading. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she continues to study literacy, dyslexia, and the Science of Reading to better serve students and contribute to improved literacy outcomes for future generations.
UW-Stevens Point
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