Newsletter September 2025
Welcome back to the world, and hoping you all had a wonderful summer, with lots of fun and rest.
We have the most incredible news. An exceptionally generous gentleman, who took a program with Kim Willson-Rymer in Ontario, called to pledge $9,000 a year to our program sponsorship fund for at least 10 years, starting April 2026. We can’t thank him sufficiently for enabling more students to take our programs and to Kim, as she pointed him in our direction and he obviously benefitted enormously from his program!
WHO KNEW had its first international Premiere! Davis Facilitator, Tessa Halliwell had a wonderful (and very stylish) evening at an amazing location and attracted some very interested teachers. She says:
“Each ripple starts with one drop. The drop could be big, or it could be small but the ripple spreads and causes change. This is what happened in a tiny village in Leicestershire in the UK. The effect of watching WHO KNEW -Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking completely shifted the understanding of those in the audience; moved some to tears, inspired others. The change is that they all now know dyslexia is a way of thinking and all know that dyslexics are learning able.”
It is definitely exciting to see where all of this leads! Sadly we didn’t get accepted for TIFF, New York, Whistler or Vancouver Film Festivals…still some more to go!
Kakamega Project News
We’re excited to share that Geoffrey recently attended Africa’s first Dyslexia Conference in Nairobi, where he built meaningful connections. Many facilitators there had never heard of Davis Methods, his testimonials and sharing drew admiration and sparked real interest.
We’re also proud to share that The Whole Dyslexic Society has nominated Geoffrey for the 2025 Humanity Flourishing Prize, recognizing his outstanding work in advancing dyslexia education in Kenya. We wish him every success!
At the tutoring centers, real progress is shining through as students begin to thrive with the right tools and support. But to keep this momentum going, we urgently need funding to cover monthly internet costs and provide more tablets for learners.
You can follow the inspiring journey through our blog series at thekakamegaproject.raisely.com
With your support, we can continue building brighter futures for children in Kakamega and beyond. We gratefully accept your support at thekakamegaproject.raisely.com.
Our Podcasts: When editing one of our recent podcasts, Sue was struck by a story of a school inclusion officer telling a mother to “cease and desist” from using Davis Method tools and strategies, claiming the school’s approach was the only scientifically proven option. The mother bravely pushed back, reminding them they were mistaken. Sadly, while Sue is not surprised, it is troubling that such limiting attitudes still exist today.
This is our confirmation that we really need to build on…WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking when it is released in December. Sue loves to offer Professional Development Day sessions, conference presentations, pointing teachers towards Davis Learning Strategies for K-3 and Early Years. What would you like to see? Let us know at info@thewds.org.
Our next Come to the Dyslexic Table, Chasing Ideal Education series : Episode #7 - Looking at Waldorf Education
October 1, 2025 - 4:30PM Pacific
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Calendar:
September 10: Sue and Shelley will be at the 100 Women Who Care event in North Saanich, which is nearer 219 Women Who Care!
September 27: Richard Whitehead, Davis UK, has asked Sue to speak at another NeuroDiversity UK presentation – sharing the WHO KNEW process.
October 1: Come to the Dyslexic Table: Waldorf Education
October 8: Sue has been invited to be a Keynote Speaker (her first Keynote!) at the Family Literacy Conference in Edmonton.
October 23: Sue and Julie will be at a Panel Discussion at the Child Care Resource & Referral Consultant – West Shore Sooke Family Resource Society
November 27: Sue presenting webinar for BC Campus’ Accessibility Bites – aiding adult dyslexics.
Wishing you a smooth start to the fall season,
~Your Board, Sue, Maureen, Julie, Tristan, Del, Sharon, Gisa, Laura, Paddy
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