Learning Differently, Thriving Wildly: A Trident Academy Podcast

Andrew Lewis: 3 Time Olympian, Coach, Dyslexic

On December 13, 2015, Andrew Lewis faced a life-threatening freak accident. In this episode, he opens up about how his journey with dyslexia shaped his resilience and taught him the unwavering power of perseverance.

Morgan Reifsteck: College Graduate, Equestrian, Dyslexic

Morgan is a soon-to-be graduate from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor's in Organizational Management and Development. Her journey with dyslexia has been a series of ups and downs. Like many with dyslexia, she questioned why she was being taken out of class and struggled to explain this to her peers. In fourth grade, she attended a school similar to Trident, a school for dyslexia and ADHD that emphasized reading comprehension, relationship-building, and strategies for thriving in daily life.

Mike Jones and Tiffany James: "Mical"

The short film “Mical” is based on an inspiring true story of tenacity. A seven-year-old boy struggles to make sense of words on the page. But when Mike is diagnosed with dyslexia and the teachers continue to fail him, his mother takes matters into her own hands to help her son fulfill his true potential. Mical premiered at the Manhattan Film Festival, LA Shorts Film Festival, and Maryland International Film Festival in 2020. In episode 5, I speak with Mike Jones the real like "Mical" and the movie's executive producer Mike's wife Tiffany!

Lynn and Jon Greenberg: Illustrator, Author, Mother, Son, Dyslexic

Winner of the Creative Child Magazine's Book of the Year award, Robby the Dyslexic Taxi And the Airport Adventure is the first book in the Creative Cab Company series created to encourage readers to embrace their differences and those of others while learning the values of kindness and determination. The book was written and illustrated by a mother-son duo, Lynn and Jon Greenberg. Jon shares his journey with Dyslexia and how it has helped allow his creativity to shine. Lynn, a loving dedicated mother of 4, explains the importance of advocating for your child. If you would like to order Robby please visit:

Krista Weltner: Illustrator, Author, Director, Advocate, Dyslexic

The Everyday Adventures of Molly and Dyslexia, a series of children's books, paints a beautiful child-friendly picture to help children on topics such as the diagnosis, self-esteem, and self-advocacy. Krista talks about her books and shares her experiences with Dyslexia. If you would like to purchase, The Everyday Adventures of Molly and Dyslexia, please visit: https://amzn.to/42Tm9oL https://bookshop.org/a/101221/9798885540254 To watch Kristas film- Particularly Compensated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dk1KAy16Fs