Success Stories: Celebrating Victories in Reading

Welcome to our “Success Stories” archive, where every story is a testament to a child’s journey toward literacy. These aren’t just tales of reading—they are narratives of perseverance, growth, and achievement. Each success story showcases the unique challenges a child faced and how, with dedication and personalized support, they transformed into a confident and skilled reader. Explore these inspiring journeys and see how every small victory leads to lifelong success.

  • Success Story: Joy Goens Thomas

    4 Years of Growth Joy Grant Goens came to Great Strides Reading looking for a way to support her children’s learning journeys, and what she found exceeded her expectations. For nearly four years, her kids have not only improved their reading and writing skills but have also discovered a newfound love for learning. The story…


  • Success Story: Mella Kaufman

    Trina worked with my children from before kindergarten through 3rd grade. She supported them in overcoming dyslexia anxiety and resistance to academics. She patiently held space for them to learn and feel successful over years of recurring frustrations, making them both confident readers. My older child, who struggled most, went from completely freezing and being…