Miss Mary

Why Individualized Reading Intervention Matters by Mary Printz, M.Ed. Accelerated Potential Academy One of the greatest lessons I've learned after more than 35 years in education is that there is no single program that works for every child. Recently, I worked with a student diagnosed with double-deficit dyslexia, a learning profile that impacts both phonological processing and rapid naming speed. These students often struggle not only to decode words but also to develop reading fluency and...

Strategies to Prepare for Exam Time Improve Focus, Retain More Information, and Protect Your Brain By Miss Mary | Accelerated Potential Academy Exam season can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to stay focused, motivated, and mentally sharp for long periods of studying. Success during exam time is not just about studying harder, it’s also about studying smarter and supporting your brain in the process. Here are a few powerful strategies that can help improve focus, memory...

It was one of the hardest “pep talks” I’ve overheard in a long time. A student sat with their parent at the table beside me, while I was waiting to meet a friend. It was a quiet café and a quiet morning, but the tone at their table cut through everything. Not cruel or malicious, just sharp. Edged with frustration and heavy with a kind of impatience parents only feel when they’re scared their child is falling behind. “You just need to try harder.” “You have to focus more.” “If you don’t push...