Meet the Team

Meet our team of Certified Academic Language Therapists and expert Reading Interventionists—dedicated professionals passionate about empowering struggling readers and providing specialized support for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

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Founder, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Dyslexia Therapist

Brandy Kirven

Brandy received her Academic Language Therapy training in 2020. She has been working exclusively with dyslexics for the past nine years. Brandy is an active member with the Academic Language Therapy Association and has served as the Arizona's Chapter President in the past and currently serves on the Ethics Committee.

Certified Academic Language Therapist,

Dyslexia Therapist

Joanna Smith

Joanna received her Academic Language Therapy from Scottish Rite Hospital in 1995. Your student is in the best hands with her decades worth of experience working exclusively with dyslexic students. Her depth of knowledge is an asset to our Reading Fairy team and we are thrilled to have her.

Reading Interventionist

Cady Smith

Cady 10 years of experience, teaching mostly in Kindergarten-2nd Grade classrooms. In 2018, She has a master’s degree in Learning Technologies. In 2019, Cady became a TIA designated teacher by the state of Texas. Cady completed the Texas Reading Academies in 2021.