What a fantastic day it was at dePaul -- we were fortunate to have 4 dyslexic young men, 3 of them dePaul Alumni, come and speak to our students. They shared stories and experiences - some funny, some poignant - and they shared tips and strategies for success in life after dePaul. It was so inspiring for our students to see these smart, motivated young men who all struggle with dyslexia.
They are living proof that with hard work and a positive attitude, people with learning disabilities are able to succeed!
One of the initiatives of the dePaul School for Dyslexia is to continue to retain and attract top instructors so we can continue to provide the high level of specialized instruction needed by our students with dyslexia. I am pleased to announce that the dePaul School Board of Directors has approved the addition of medical and retirement benefits to our employee compensation package for the upcoming school year.
We are so proud of the art program here at dePaul School! Like other academic areas, visual art requires discipline, focus and problem-solving skills. Unlike other areas, it is primarily non-verbal, leading many dyslexics to enjoy and excel at it. As such, we make art an integral part of our program. Over the years, dePaul artwork has been in museums throughout Pinellas County and our students have won many awards in local art contests. We have our inspired art teacher of 26 years, Pam Miles, to thank for this!
The dePaul School for Dyslexia is a specialized, independent school dedicated to the education of children in 1st-8th grades with dyslexia and related language-based learning difficulties, with the primary goal of enabling these students to achieve academic and personal success.