2025 Summit Schedule
The Southeastern Dyslexia Summit is designed to empower, equip, and inspire. With two days of high-impact keynotes, engaging breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with educators and advocates from across the region, SDS25 is a professional experience you won’t want to miss. Explore the full schedule below to plan your time with us.
Day 1 | Friday, September 12
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Counting by Candlelight: A Multisensory Approach to Math — Sorrel Duncan
Moonlight & Metabolism: Sleep, Nutrition, and Learning — Dr. Lisa Authement
The Magnolia State Model: Leading with Literacy — Laurie Weathersby & Penny Bethany
Through the Fog: A Dyslexia Simulation — Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia Staff
Crossroads of the Mind: ADHD, Dyslexia & Comorbidities — Dr. Jonathan Shook
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Lynn Hosemann (Jackson) – Mississippi’s Second Lady, Wife of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Advocate for Mississippi Children with Disabilities
Rob Roberson (Starkville) – Attorney, Chairman of Education Committee, Mississippi House of Representatives
Dr. Katherine Pannel (Oxford) – Psychiatrist, President of the Mississippi Medical Association
Lanie Roussel (Diamondhead) – Director of the Children’s Justice Division, Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
Hosted by Laura Lacoste (Gulfport) – Board of Directors, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia
Day 2 | Saturday, September 13
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Counting by Candlelight: A Multisensory Approach to Math — Sorrel Duncan
A.I. in Therapy Scheduling — Olivia Holley
Laws & Advocacy for Parents & Educators — Christin Breland & Emily Wielgosz
Comprehension at Home: Vocabulary Tools for Parents — Kayla Reggio
Through the Fog: A Dyslexia Simulation — Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia Staff
