Bio: I have worked in education for over 18 years, with experience spanning grammar school, junior high, high school, and even college instruction. After a period of staying home to raise my children, I returned to the classroom with a renewed passion for helping students thrive in their learning.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English with a focus in grammar and a Master’s degree in English Literature, specializing in feminist theory and Georgian and Regency literature. For the past three years, I have been serving as a dyslexia therapist, certified through the Dyslexia Institute for Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Therapy. In 2024, I earned my NILD Level I license and also currently work as an educational therapist.
At our classical Christian school, I lead all of the structured literacy groups on campus. More than anything, I consider it a God-given privilege to teach children to read. Reading has been a lifelong love of mine, and I count it a joy to pass on that love to the next generation of learners.
Bio: Lorri Wilke is an experienced educational therapist with over 35 years in the field of education. She holds a Ph.D. in Reading, Language, and Literacy, and has earned multiple certifications that reflect her expertise in specialized learning strategies. As a trainer in the Feuerstein Method, an instructor for NILD, and a certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist, Lorri focuses on supporting students with learning challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other cognitive difficulties.
Her work is centered around empowering students to develop essential skills and habits that foster literacy, academic success, and lifelong learning. Lorri's approach is customized to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring that they unlock their full potential and experience meaningful progress. With a strong passion for teaching educators, she is committed to equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.
Bio: Hello!
I am so glad that you have found NILD. My name is Lilda RockWiley. As with many educational therapists, I became an educational therapist because our child is dyslexic. Our son was an educational therapy student from the middle of third grade through eighth grade. He is now a flying instructor. He, my husband, and I all firmly agree that his NILD therapy made his progress possible.
Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts in English, George Mason University,
Educational Therapist, PCET (Level III trained),
FIE certified, Basic and Standard,
SEARCH and TEACH certified.
Experience:
11 years as an educational therapist in a private Christian school,
10 years as Assistant Director of the Discovery Program in a private Christian school,
11 years as Lead Search and Teach in a private Christian school,
Depending on need, served 5 to 10 students a year.
Personal Information:
Have been married for 35 years.
Have one son, 26 years old, on his own and engaged.
My 79-year-old mother lives with my husband and me.
We live on 10 acres and have 4 dogs, 2 steers, 1 pig, 2 barn cats, and a bunch of chickens.
Active in our church.
I LOVE gardening, reading, studying the Bible, learning new things (mostly about the brain and plants!), and lounging in the pool.
Though I thoroughly enjoyed working at a school, life changes. I am SO excited about the next phase of life God has called me into. I am looking forward to working with private students. Please feel free to contact me about availability and fees.
lrockwiley@gmail.com
301-529-3525
Hope you have a blessed day!
Yours,
Lilda RockWiley, PCET, certified FIE and SEARCH and TEACH