Neal Zoglmann is the  Reading Support Teacher at Goddard Middle School in Goddard, KS. In his role, Neal case manages for students with IEPs, teaches special education reading, and supports building-level MTSS and RTI teams. Previously, Neal worked as an interventionist at the Pittsburg State Center for READing, where he found his love for all things Science of Reading. 

Neal is a state board member for the International Dyslexia Association, Kansas-Missouri Branch, and is passionate about advocating for effective reading supports and instruction for all students. Neal holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education Unified, a Master's in Special Education Teaching, and a Master's in Educational Psychology. Neal is wrapping up a Master's in Literacy and Dyslexia and is pursuing his Doctorate in Special Education, as well as Academic Language Therapy training.

Alex Fender is the director of evaluation at the Center for Reading at Pittsburg State University. She is a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) with a masters degree in clinical psychology who has worked for more than 13 years in the fields of psychology and education. Alex has served as a school psychologist, psychological associate, and researcher, and has worked in various settings including public schools, clinics, and hospitals. Alex is passionate about the identification of dyslexia, as well as helping individuals and families navigate the systems of support that are available.

The Center for Reading evaluation includes measures of reading, spelling, phonological processing, attention, social and emotional behavior, hearing, and a clinical interview. Center for Reading interventionists use evaluation results, Structured Literacy strategies, and curricula to implement targeted interventions based on the Science of Reading.