Reading Reach Literacy and Dyslexia Center

Reading Reach is proud to be North SD County's literacy leader!  We were named Best Tutoring Service of Oceanside in 2024.
Our highly-trained and background-checked teachers provide evidence-based instruction that produces measurable results for students with and without dyslexia.  
Reading Reach has been a licensed business since 2021. We are members of The International Dyslexia Association, The International Literacy Association, Homeschool Collective, and we are founding members of The Reading League California.  

Nessy's Teacher of the Year 2024 - Dyslexia Aware - Julie Herd - Reading Intervention Specialist

Teacher of the Year 2024 Winner - Dyslexia Aware

We are proud to have the leadership of our founder, Julie Herd.  She has been named Nessy's Teacher of the Year 2024 - Dyslexia Aware!  She came in first place in the United States, and third place globally!

Reading Reach - Leadership and Staff

Julie Herd, M.Ed., RLLS

Founder, CEO, Reading & Dyslexia Intervention Specialist

  Julie Herd is a credentialed Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist and California teacher with over 21 years of teaching experience. She has earned a Master of Science in Reading and Literacy Education and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton.  Julie is trained in providing effective dyslexia intervention using the Orton-Gillingham structured literacy approach, by official Orton-Gillingham Academy fellows, an official practicum and ongoing mentorship with Orton-Gillingham fellows.  Julie is a former classroom teacher, school administrator, Education Coordinator and Home-Based Services Director.  Julie holds a Child Development Permit at the highest level, Program Director. She also holds a CTE teaching credential in Child Development, with a Reading and Literacy Added Authorization. Julie has also completed the CA Dyslexia Initiative Dyslexia & Dysgraphia training for educators. 
   Julie founded Reading Reach to widen the availability of structured literacy reading intervention services to striving readers, including those with dyslexia. Julie also wanted to provide alternative educational opportunities for homeschoolers by creating a homeschool group. 
 

Credentialed Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialists are authorized to perform the following duties in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults:
-Provide direct reading intervention to students and adapt instructional routines and strategies to provide direct specialized reading instruction to students with severe reading difficulties, including monitoring and adjusting intervention instruction;
-Coordinate adoption and facilitate implementation of adopted literacy curricula, including providing training to teachers;
-Select and administer reading and literacy assessments, interpret results to determine student growth and identification of struggling students, select interventions, communicate results, and provide guidance and coaching to teachers;
-Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive literacy plan;
-Support students’ literacy development and inform and train teachers in literacy skills using information and communication technologies; and
-Evaluate literacy practices and report findings, guide teachers and administrators in collaborative efforts to design, implement, and evaluate local, state and/or federal programs, and plan and conduct staff development.

Matt Herd

COO, Reading Tutor

Matt is an Orton-Gillingham trained tutor (70 hours at the Associate's level, with official Orton-Gillingham Academy fellows).  He is a homeschooling dad, and a little league baseball coach.  He has completed the dyslexia module at the UC/CSU California Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning as well as the CA Dyslexia Initiative Dyslexia & Dysgraphia training for educators.  

Lea Martinez, M.Ed.

Reading Tutor

Lea is a structured literacy trained teacher with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. She is experienced in individualized reading intervention and working with students in special education settings.  Lea has completed the CA Dyslexia Initiative Dyslexia & Dysgraphia training for educators.

Christine Kopfstein

Reading Tutor, Credentialed Teacher

Christine is a structured literacy trained teacher with a Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential.  She has a background as a classroom teacher, and is dedicated to fostering student growth. Christine has undergone in-house structured-literacy training and has completed the CA Dyslexia Initiative Dyslexia & Dysgraphia training for educators. 

Panagiota Angelos, M.Ed.

Reading Specialist

Panagiota has an extensive background in teaching and reading intervention.  She has a Master's degree in Education and a Reading Specialist Certificate. Panagiota is multi-lingual and involved in community outreach. She organizes and runs family literacy nights and is committed to fostering literacy growth.  Panagiota has undergone in-house structured-literacy training and has completed the CA Dyslexia and Dysgraphia training for educators. 

Board of Directors

Reading Reach Enterprises, Inc.

Julie Herd 
Matthew Herd
Blake Herd
Lynn Palmer
Roy Palmer
Brenda Faust

Legal ways to homeschool in CA.  


Reading Reach is a member of the Home School Legal Defense Association (If you have filed a PSA or have enrolled in a PSP, we recommend you join HSLDA and take advantage of our group discount code 301428). 

Ways We Give Back!

We donate portions of our profits to support great causes!  Here are some organizations we make charitable contributions to: 
 
-Shadow Husky Rescue 
-Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse)
-Camp Pendleton Toys for Tots
-One Print, One Tree
-Free books for students in the community!

Charter Funds 

Reading Reach is an approved vendor with many charter schools.  We are happy to become a vendor with your charter school, at your request.  

We accept debit/credit, charter funds, and Tootris funds. 

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