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...
