Hello, I'm Christi Kubeck

My Story

After completing my masters degree in Reading Education, I began teaching Kindergarten and first grade in public school. This is where I discovered a passion for struggling readers. I couldn't quite pinpoint the reason my students were unable to read and why my instruction wasn't making a difference until I began my journey with Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy. After discovering how kids truly learn to read, I spent the next decade perfecting my practice by focusing on dyslexia and other language-based learning disorders. As a Fellow-In-Training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy, I currently work with students and train teachers in strong literacy instruction.

Along the way, I experimented with using innovative and assistivetechnology to support my students. The combination of strong explicit literacy instruction and appropriate use of assistive technology was a game changer for me and my students. I saw an increase in attention, motivation, collaboration and success in my classroom. Of course, I had to spread the word! So I began to present at literacy conferences, showing teachers how to scaffold lessons appropriately, balance technology use in the classroom and use assistive technology to create student independence. This is how I earned my title as an Apple Distinguished Educator. An ADE leads others in designing lesson plans that increase interest and motivation of students through technology.

My Mission

Start your journey with Literacy Lane!

My goal is not only to encourage the discouraged teacher, but to give practical evidence-based strategies that work for your students. I want to build your confidence and creativity as an educator so that you cultivate skilled readers.