Degrees:

Doctorate in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University; Master’s degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College; Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Kent State.

 

Expertise:

Science of Reading
Structured Literacy
Leadership
Dyslexia
Change Management
High-Quality Instructional and Assessment Materials
MTSS
Special Education

 

Biography:

Janice Kohler-Curtis, EdD, has been providing structured literacy teaching and training, coaching, and consultation to districts nationwide for 30 years. Dr. Kohler-Curtis is committed to helping state departments of education and higher education, districts, schools, and teachers change the trajectory of their students by improving literacy scores for every child.


With 30 years of experience in education, Janice Kohler-Curtis is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer in the field of literacy and dyslexia. Dr. Kohler-Curtis is a founding member of The Reading League South Carolina Chapter. Janice is certified through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham Instructor and Practicum Supervisor. Janice is also LETRS certified in Units 1-8.


Janice was the CAO at The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and MGT Consulting before starting Literacy By the Sea, a consulting company specializing in reading science. She is also the Director of Curriculum at the Center for Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University. Before that, Janice was a special education teacher for 20 years, where she successfully implemented Orton-Gillingham with her students and received several awards, including the Walter B. Horn Special Educator of the Year.


Janice achieved high honors while obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Kent State University. She graduated summa cum laude from Marygrove College with a master’s degree in the Art of Teaching. Dr. Kohler-Curtis has her doctorate in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she maintained a 4.0. The title of her dissertation topic was The Best Approach for Teaching Irregular Words to First-Grade Students.