Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico

Mission Statement
To provide highest quality instruction, therapy and remediation to persons of all ages and income levels whose lives are affected by dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Students of Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. will receive organized, multi-sensory, comprehensive, structured instruction with emphasis on the basic skills of reading and math. Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or religion. However, our goals go beyond academics. Over the years, self esteem soars as success comes within reach. Thus, our ultimate goal, in partnership with families, is to develop confident, literate adults ready to take their places as responsible and productive citizens.

Vision Statement:
Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico seeks to impart the gift of literacy to bright children and adults who learn differently and have significant difficulty with symbolic tasks: reading, math, and written language. Utilizing highly structured, sequential, individualized therapy, we strive for mastery of basic skills. However, our goals do not stop with academics. Over the years, our students develop confidence. Self-esteem soars as success comes within their reach. Thus, our ultimate goal is to partner with families to develop literate adults, ready to take their places as responsible and productive citizens.

History
2008
Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. (DISNM) was formed.

2009
DISNM was recognized by the New Mexico Attorney General's office as a non-profit corporation in the state.

Federal 501(c)3 status granted in 2011

Board of Directors

Officers

President Dale Yeo
--y.dale43@gmail.com

Vice President Jimmy Hauser
--hausermom.1@gmail.com

Treasurer Dixie Felipe
--dixietony@comcast.net

Secretary Benjamin Boldt
--benjaminjboldt@gmail.com

Directors

Lorena Garcia
--amorcitoster@gmail.com

Laura Elmquist
lelmquist@aitkids.com

Jessie Schierling
--jess1954s54@gmail.com

Off Board

Ellen Saige
--e_saige@yahoo.com

Executive Director Myr Dawson: dyslexia-institute@zianet.com

Executive Academic Director Ute Thomas: ute_thomas@hotmail.com

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