Dynamic Learners, Inc.®
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
PERSONAL | PROVEN | EMPOWERING LEARNERS
Diagnostic Team
Joan N. Ickes (Maier), EdD
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder
Diagnostician
Joan N. Ickes, (Maier) EdD is CEO, co-founder, and diagnostician of Dynamic Learners, Inc. (DLI) in the metropolitan area of Houston, Texas. Dr. Ickes earned her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction at Illinois State University and a Master of Science degree in reading at the University of Missouri. Joan was an associate professor of education and chair of internship program initiatives and school district-university partnerships at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and Sam Houston State University.
Joan has over 40 years of experience working with learners of all ages. She began her career as a public-school secondary teacher and as a literacy diagnostician for K-12 students and adults. Professionally, she works with a variety of individuals with learning disabilities, including those with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, auditory processing disorder, and academic curriculum-gaps. Joan’s research includes academic learning disabilities, personal learning passions and strategies, and innovative curriculum design and teaching strategies. Joan presents at research conferences nationally and internationally and provides professional development for school districts. She has authored numerous curriculum programs, articles and book chapters and has been recognized professionally with awards for her research and teaching.
As CEO of DLI, she conducts training seminars for learning specialists and hands-on workshops for parents. She engages in community outreach with individuals, organizations, and businesses that will provide financial support for our clients who represent underserved individuals with learning disabilities. As a DLI diagnostician, she conducts diagnostic analysis and prescribes personalized learning solutions and develops personal learning passion (PLP) curriculum with learning specialist for our clients. She is a passionate advocate and mentor for clients and their families living with learning disabilities.
PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
30+ years as PreK-18 educators with numerous teaching and education research awards!
Cofounders and Team members meet all Federal and State professional regulations.
Diagnosticians
Lillian Benavente McEnery, EdD
Wren Bump, PhD
Board director
Co-founder
Diagnostician
EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
Diagnostician
Learning Specialist
PhD Educational Psychology and Educational Technology
MS Elementary and Special Education
BS Elementary Education
Learning Specialists
LAURA KOVALCIK
Learning Specialist—Literacy
MS Elementary & Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
MICHELLE HIX
Learning Specialist—Literacy
BS Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary
Education - English
English as Second Language Certification
SHERRY OTAHAL
Learning Specialist—Secondary Literacy
BS English Education
English as Second Language Certification
RHONDA PONDER
Learning Specialist—Elementary Math
MS Elementary Education
BS Elementary Education
KAREN GORDY
Learning Specialist—Elementary Math
MM Music-Flute Performance
BM Music Education-Conductor
BS Elementary & Secondary Education
KIMBERLY BRYANT
Learning Specialist—Secondary Math
BS Elementary Education, Mathematics
Mathematics 4-8, 8-12 Certification
English as Second Language Certification
CLAUDIA OVALLE
Learning Specialist—Bilingual
EdD Organizational Leadership &
Special Education (In Progress)
MS Multicultural Education—Bilingual
BS Secondary Education
CLAUDIA PITMAN
Learning Specialist—Bilingual
MA Bilingual Education & Principal Certificate
BS Interdisciplinary Studies—Bilingual Education
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Network of Professional Consultants
We utilize a network of professional consultants in such areas as autism, attention disorders, speech, auditory or visual processing disorders, and challenges with math. We work with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, audiologists, and ophthalmologists.
Board of Directors
SUSAN BROWN
MS Elementary Education--Math Specialization
BS Elementary Education
SUE CHAPMAN, EdD
EdD Education Leadership
MS Elementary Education--Math Specialization
BS Early Childhood Education
JOAN ICKES, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Secondary Education
SUSAN McCORMACK, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MS Curriculum and Instruction
BA Interdisciplinary Education--History
ROSIE SANCHEZ
MS Reading Education
BA Interdisciplinary Studies
MARIA CERINO
Parent of former clients
BA Tourism and Administration
KAREN COFFEY
MA Special Education
MA Counseling
BS Elementary Education
LAWRENCE KOHN, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MA Historical Social and Cultural Foundations
BA English
LILLIAN BENEAVENTE MCENERY, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
PATRICIA WILLIAMS, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MA English
BAT English and Political Science
DYNAMIC LEARNERS, INCORPORATED
FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
First row
Dr. Lillian McEnery, Dr. Joan Ickes, Dr. Patricia Williams
Second row
Karen Coffey, Maria Cerino, Dr. Lawrence Kohn, Dr. Susan McCormack
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PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
With Dynamic Learners, Inc., you get more than a tutor. Our team of professional educators have exceptional experience with children and adults. The team averages 25+ years of experience. Several team members have received awards for teaching and research. Our team members meet all federal and state professional regulations.
