Dynamic Learners, Inc.®
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
PERSONAL | PROVEN | EMPOWERING LEARNERS
Diagnostic Team
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.
Wren Bump, PhD
Diagnostician
Learning Specialist
Wren M. Bump, PhD is a diagnostician and learning specialist of Dynamics Learners, Inc. (DLI) in the metropolitan area of Houston, Texas. Dr. Bump earned her doctoral degree in educational psychology and educational technology at Texas A&M University and a Master of Science degree in special education at University of Houston-Clear Lake and a Master of Science degree in educational administration at Lamar University. She was a clinical assistant professor at Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of Houston–Clear Lake. She is an instructor in the Vocational Advancement and Skills Training Academy (VAST) for differently abled individuals at Houston Community College.
Wren has almost 40 years of experience working with learners of all ages. She began her career as a public-school teacher in elementary and middle school grades. As a classroom and special education teacher, she created individual learning plans to assist struggling learners to succeed by getting to know how they learn best and scaffolding their learning processes. She has conducted numerous workshops to teachers, parents, administrators and community leaders nationally and internationally on topics such as technology integration, active learning, brain and learning research, and universal design for learning. Wren has created numerous tutorials and training materials, as well as curriculum programs from elementary to college level.
As a DLI diagnostician, Wren conducts diagnostic analysis and prescribes personalized learning solutions for our clients. She is one of our learning specialists who provides personal learning solutions to empower learners. Wren attends brain and learning research seminars and provides professional development training for DLI on this important research. Encouraging and inspiring students to keep trying is Wren’s passion for developing learners who take ownership of their learning progress and accomplishments.
Diagnosticians
Joan Ickes, EdD
Chief Executive Office
Co-founder
Diagnostician
EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Secondary Education
Lillian Benavente McEnery, EdD
Board director
Co-founder
Diagnostician
EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading 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.
