ABOUT US
From a struggling reader to a successful one, one page at a time.
We believe with the right strategies and expert guidance, every child can become a confident and successful reader. Located in Nashville and offering online services, we are here to support families locally and across the nation.
OUR APPROACH
Online and approachable.
We bring expert dyslexia tutoring directly to your home, fitting into your busy family schedule.
Driven to your child’s success.
We deliver a personalized, evidence-based plan tailored to your child's specific needs, addressing their challenges and building on their strengths.
Built by educators who see your child.
We understand that children with dyslexia can be overlooked in traditional education and you’re looking for the right support for your child. As Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT), we are committed to transforming your child's reading struggles into success stories, providing clear progress and renewed confidence.
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Meet our Expert Team
Your Guides to Reading Success
Caitlyn Bridges
Bella Vista, AR
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Brandy Edwards
Argyle, TX
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Jennifer Holt
Amarillo, TX
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Leah DeYoung
Smithville, MO
Dr. Pam Shewalter
Palmer, TN
Rogena Rice
Pampa, TX
Angela Hyde
Rogers, AR
Jennifer Brogno-Powers
Canyon-Lake, TX
Corin Rainey
Crossett, AR
Bridget Huckabee
Bismarck, AR
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
Erin Paske
Erin earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her Master of Education from King’s College in Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching in Wisconsin public schools, she taught several years in private schools in St. Louis, Missouri, and Franklin, Tennessee.
Erin also understands homeschooling. For six years, she worked as a private teacher for families of high net worth, including a retired NFL player, entrepreneurs, and a professional musician. Erin saw the benefits of private, individualized instruction that could be tailored to the student’s way of learning to maximize progress.
In addition to teaching in public, private, and homeschool settings, Erin has over a decade of experience tutoring students with reading challenges.
Erin and Steven started the Nashville Dyslexia Center after seeing the struggles children experienced in the classroom year after year. Their personal mission is the mission of Nashville Dyslexia Center: to provide hope and help for struggling readers by providing the very best individualized instruction by highly qualified dyslexia specialists.
FACTS ABOUT ERIN
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. student in Literacy Studies, concentration in Reading Disabilities and Dyslexia, at Middle Tennessee State University, started 2025
- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (TX), 2025
- Master of Education with a major in Special Education, Multisensory Structured Language Education, 2024
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), 2022
- Certified Advanced Barton Tutor, 2021
- Professional Member of the International Dyslexia Association
- Member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading
CO-FOUNDER
Steven Paske
Steven has an extensive background in education, including teaching in public and private schools as well as school leadership. Steven tutors NDC students in addition to developing community relationships and supporting the work of the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Academic Language Therapist, 2025
- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (TX), 2025
- TN-IDA Board Member, since 2024
- Masters of Arts Degree – Education, 2003
- Professional Member of the International Dyslexia Association
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Our Story
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Hear from Parents Like You
THEY SAID IT BETTER THAN WE COULD.
Lea M.
“Erin and her team have been a godsend to our family.
My son has made great progress with his wonderful tutor, Stefanie. I highly recommend Nashville Dyslexia Center!”
Don
“NDC has been so amazing for our son who has moderate dyslexia.
We have been homeschooling our kids for 5+ years and started out as his Barton learning partners but realized that we needed expert help with his reading challenges. We made the transition to NDC over a year ago and our son has made SO much progress. His teacher is so experienced and so patient. Learning to read has been very hard and frustrating for him in ways that we won’t ever truly understand as typical readers. His teacher has been so flexible both with scheduling to find the optimal time of day for him to learn as well as being so creative in finding different ways to overcome barriers to tough concepts. Erin has been very supportive as director of NDC and the communication has been very thorough. We could not be more pleased to have NDC on this journey!”
Melissa B.
“I can’t say enough good things about the Nashville Dyslexia Center, Erin, and our tutor Mary Jane!
It has been a real game changer for my 12 year old dyslexic son. Just this past month for the first time ever I saw him pick up a book to read just for fun! Today he came home from school to tell me he had gotten third place in his 5th grade spelling bee!!! What!?! This from a kid who was barely reading at a third grade level at the beginning of the school year! My heart could explode with pride!! The program works and the tutors are great!”
Penny L.
“Because of you, he’s starting to love to read.
With his improved understanding of reading comprehension, he proactively reads without us asking. Thank you!!!
