Jessica brings a passion for early childhood education and a decade of experience to her classroom. For the past 10 years, she has created a fun and engaging environment where every child feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Jessica is trained in various programs such as BUILD and BRIDGES from Scottish Rite for Children. With her skills and experience her students are given a strong foundation from an early age at the Dyslexia School of Houston. She loves being a part of this community and looks forward to watching her students blossom every year.

Jesse Mancha, a native Houstonian, is excited to be a part of Dyslexia School of Houston. He is a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist with 21 years of experience as an elementary teacher in public schools. Jesse received his dyslexia instruction from Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX. He firmly believes that students with dyslexia, or any struggling reader, deserve the opportunity to become independent readers. Jesse provides proven, research-based curriculum to help students reach their potential in reading and spelling.

Sharon oversees all marketing efforts, including social media, email marketing, public relations, website management, graphic design, event planning, and fundraising initiatives. With diverse marketing experience, she has been instrumental in pioneering the Dyslexia School of Houston brand since the beginning. Her passion for helping others and seeing the school’s mission come to life motivates her to reach more students each year. A proud Houstonian, Sharon enjoys running, working out, fishing, and exploring the city in her free time.

Melissa has a masters degree in elementary education with a concentration in child development. She has 15 years of classroom teaching experiences in grades PK4-2nd. She knows first hand the many ways dyslexia can affect a child’s learning. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in the second grade and has two dyslexic children. She references these experiences when she works with her students.

Jarrett Ward graduated from ACU in 2014 with a degree in vocal performance. He received his teacher certification in 2017 with distinction. He was also awarded teacher of the year in 2018. Alongside his work in education, Jarrett has also been a summer camp director and an opera singer. He is passionate about literacy education. In his free time, Jarrett loves to spend time with his wife, daughter, and dogs.