First Grade Failure To Oxford PhD...

In this episode, Mark & Annette chat with Lois Letchfield. Her story is one of overcoming the odds. Lois's story will inspire, motivate, and hope for others.  During this inspiring conversation, Lois details the journey of her son’s dramatic failure in first grade. She tells of the twist and turns that promoted Lois's passion and her son’s dramatic academic turn-a-round.

This episode provides hope to many who face challenges. Lois said, "I've learned to embrace life and overcome adversities." Lois originally trained as a physical education teacher and became a literacy specialist after her son failed to read. Her passion came from removing his labeled "the worst child ever" to see him achieve at the highest levels. This conversation will inspire both parents, teachers, and listeners to believe in themselves, to seek solutions beyond the “average,” and they may achieve the impossible.

This conversation paints a beautiful picture of a mother's love.  Lois recognized her “learning difference” at age 39. She was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was the full-time teacher of her son Nicolas and teaching him how to read. Lois is the cofounder of Teaching Students With Dyslexia, a program that helps struggling students develop skills in reading and writing. 

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