Dyslexia Department Staff

Samantha Ruiz

Mrs. Samantha Ruiz has served in the field of education for 12 years. She is a licensed dyslexia therapist and certified academic language therapist for the state of Texas. She is also a certified educational diagnostician specializing in the diagnoses of dyslexia and related disorders. Mrs. Ruiz currently serves as the dyslexia teacher for Picasso Elementary and Van Gogh Elementary & Secondary.

Janette Lerma

Mrs. Janette Lerma has served in the field of education for 13 years. She is a licensed dyslexia therapist and certified academic language therapist for the state of Texas. Mrs. Lerma also holds an educational administration certification in which she previously served as a campus principal. She currently serves as the dyslexia teacher for Beethoven Elementary and Secondary.

Yvonne Valenzuela

Mrs. Yvonne Valenzuela has served in the field of education for four years. She holds a speech therapy license and has worked as a speech language pathologist assistant and special education teacher. Mrs. Valenzuela is currently in training towards becoming a certified academic language therapist. She currently serves as the dyslexia teacher for Rembrandt Elementary and Secondary.

Maribel Salinas

Mrs. Maribel Salinas has served in the field of education for 21 years. She is a certified reading specialist and is currently in training towards becoming a certified academic language therapist. Mrs. Salinas currently serves as the dyslexia teacher for Mozart Elementary and Secondary.