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“He took off when he learned to read.” | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Jul 22, 2026
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Waseem’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when students receive the right instruction. Born deaf and facing significant communication and reading challenges, Waseem struggled with literacy throughout school and received special education services for reading.
Through Kentwood Public Schools’ partnership with Lindamood-Bell, his teacher, Sandy Schwartz, was trained in the Seeing Stars® program and provided the instruction that helped change the course of his learning. Today, Waseem is a fourth-year medical student who is passionate about giving back and helping others. In this video, he shares his experience learning to read, the impact of his teacher and Lindamood-Bell instruction, and the path that led him to medicine.
