Shannon Dodd
Reading Specialist & Parent Coach
Reading doesn't just happen...and reading struggles don't fix themselves.
I help parents and schools understand the "why" and "what to do next" using brain-based, developmentally appropriate strategies through
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parent education
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literacy assessments
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school partnerships
and practical tools that make the science of reading usable in real life because NO CHILD should struggle when research has shown us exactly how to help.
The Reading Crisis: Children can't read fluently. Kids are frustrated and parents feel helpless.
Two truths:
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Without help, gaps widen forever.
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No child should struggle when science has answers.
This is where research meets real life so you can STOP guessing, Googling, and asking ChatGPT and START feeling confident that you're helping - not harming.
The Science of Reading, Brain Development, and The Science of Learning
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30+ years teaching literacy to children birth–10
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State-Appointed Reading Specialist
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Former State Literacy Consultant
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5x Guest Lecturer Florida State University's College of Education
If you’re a parent who is wondering…
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Why reading feels so hard?
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Why progress seems slow?
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What actually matters (and what doesn’t)?
I help you understand your child’s reading development and give you clear, practical next steps — without overwhelm.
If you're an educator...
I partner with schools to support literacy instruction through professional development, coaching, and evidence-based practices aligned with the science of reading.
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Professional Development
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Literacy Alignment
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Teacher Support
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Consultation and Training
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Parent Workshops for Home/School Connection
Kim, Mom
Georgia
We've hired so many specialists and tutors and Shannon is the only one who's ever shown us exactly what
to do. I wish we'd found her sooner.
Stephanie, Mom
Florida
Shannon took something overwhelming and made it feel simple and doable. At first I wasn't sure but it's working - and FAST!
Brad, Dad
Georgia
Shannon's program is a game-changer for families. Her process is incredibly thorough yet so easy for parents to follow, making it doable even with a busy schedule.
Contact Me
I'd love to hear from you. Just fill out the form below or email me at shannon@literacysimplified.org.
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever.
When you invest here, you invest in kids everywhere.
10% of all sales/income go towards serving children worldwide in the form of building schools, providing clean water, providing education, and fighting against human trafficking.