Meet Our Team

Our presenters bring decades of experience working with students and teachers while reflecting the most up-to-date research in their training sessions.

PTI trainers have no conflicts of interest. They have no vested personal and/or financial considerations that could compromise professional judgment.

Lisa M. Brooks, Ed.D.

Principal Director, Professional Training Institute

Mary J. Briggs, M.Ed.

Director, Orton-Gillingham Training Program

Shadi Tayarani, M.Ed.

Multisensory Training Presenter

Ellen Wallace, M.Ed.

Orton-Gillingham Clinical
Supervisor

Lauren Mitsis, M.Ed.

Orton-Gillingham Specialist

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