by Karin Merkle | Jun 1, 2017
How Razor the Resolute Mascot was born I wanted a mascot again. While teaching in the public schools for twenty years, I got to be part of many teams. I’ve been a Black Hawk Cougar, an Oak Hill Owl, and an Edmondson Stallion to name a few. Several years ago, in order...
by Karin Merkle | Jul 1, 2015
Even though the science world has learned SO much about dyslexia and it doesn’t carry quite the stigma that it once did, I think there’s still a tendency for much of society to automatically connect dyslexia to someone who sees things backwards, is a slow...
by Karin Merkle | Sep 1, 2014
I have great news to share with you about bright children (and adults) who struggle with reading and spelling. In a moment, when I share a specific word with you, you might think that this article does not apply to you and you may be tempted to stop reading. I...
by Karin Merkle | Feb 1, 2013
Brandon began with me when he was about to start 8th grade. He did not talk until he was 4 years old. He had repeated a grade, had speech therapy for years starting in preschool, and had been in special education classes since Kindergarten. When I met him at the end...
by Karin Merkle | Aug 14, 2010
Dear Educator, I would like to give you a little bit of background on a common, genetically-caused brain wiring called dyslexia, since one (or more!) of your students is dealing with it this year. First of all, you may not realize how lucky you are to have one of...
