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Michelle Downs, Elementary School Principal, Kentwood Public Schools | Lindamood-Bell

Sep 20, 2021
 
 

Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan is truly global, serving students from over 60 countries who speak more than 70 languages. Michelle Downs, school principal, discusses how the district integrates sensory-cognitive instruction with early education, general education curriculum, and intervention.

 

Years ago, as a special education teacher, Ms. Downs received ongoing Lindamood-Bell professional development. She describes the impact of the approach on her school and the learning community.

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🎥 Watch the Full Video: Miss Massachusetts Shares Her Journey with Dyslexia Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Kiersten Khoury began her journey with Lindamood-Bell in fifth grade, gaining the support she needed to succeed. Now, as Miss Massachusetts, she champions literacy and inspires others. ➡️ Hear her powerful story and see how she’s making a difference! For the full video, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. 📚 At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, comprehension, math, and more—online or in person.

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🎧 New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Hear a mom’s heartfelt story about her child’s transformative journey at Lindamood-Bell Academy. Once struggling with hours of daily homework and tears, her child found a love for learning, a passion for reading, and big dreams for the future. “It was the best decision of our life,” she says. Don’t miss this inspiring story of hope and success—listen now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🌟 Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Lindamood-Bell! 🌟 Transform reading, comprehension, and math with our proven, evidence-based instruction. In-person or live online, we tailor learning to your student’s needs. Let’s build skills—and confidence—together! 📚 Learn more and start today. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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#MissMassachusetts #DyslexiaAwareness #MissAmerica2025

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🌟 Kiersten Khoury’s journey from struggling with dyslexia to being crowned Miss Massachusetts is truly inspiring! After overcoming reading challenges with the help of Lindamood-Bell, she’s now preparing to represent her state at the 2025 Miss America Pageant. 👑 As an advocate for literacy, her mission is to turn challenges into superpowers, inspiring others along the way. 💪 We’re so proud of Kiersten and wish her the best of luck at the pageant! 🌟 Read more about her story at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. #MissMassachusetts #DyslexiaAwareness #MissAmerica2025

Lindamood-Bell helps students of all ages catch up, overcome learning gaps, or get ahead. Our personalized instruction builds essential skills and confidence, paving the way for lasting success!
👉 Visit our website to learn more and get started today.
💡 It’s not too late to save on Winter Break instruction! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Lindamood-Bell helps students of all ages catch up, overcome learning gaps, or get ahead. Our personalized instruction builds essential skills and confidence, paving the way for lasting success! 👉 Visit our website to learn more and get started today. 💡 It’s not too late to save on Winter Break instruction! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Lindamood-Bell provides tailored instruction in reading, comprehension, and math for students of all ages and abilities.

✅ Customized one-to-one sessions
✅ Available both in-person and live online
✅ Effective for students with learning challenges, including dyslexia

✨ Special savings on winter break instruction—contact your local learning center today!
Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Lindamood-Bell provides tailored instruction in reading, comprehension, and math for students of all ages and abilities. ✅ Customized one-to-one sessions ✅ Available both in-person and live online ✅ Effective for students with learning challenges, including dyslexia ✨ Special savings on winter break instruction—contact your local learning center today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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