Kelli is a published author and researcher of dyslexia. She is an adjunct professor of reading, literacy coordinator and a tutor trainer. Kelli is the Past-President of the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, as well as a board member of the Southern California Library Literacy Network (SCLLN). She is a professional developer for California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) as well as a Literacy Consultant for the San Diego Council on Literacy. Kelli received Orton-Gillingham training by a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators and has been trained in the Lindamood-Bell, Wilson Reading, RAVE-O and Read Naturally programs. She was awarded the Jane Johnson Fellowship and the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) scholarship. Kelli has presented at numerous conferences as well as provided professional development for k-12 teachers. She received her doctorate in Literacy with a specialization in reading and dyslexia from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego.

Tracy has tutored children and adult with learning disabilities for the past 18 years and has developed and taught workplace and family literacy program.  She is a trained Special Education Advocate assisting parents and children through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504Plan process.  She has been a trainer for the past 15 years  training teachers, adult literacy staff, and professional and volunteer tutors.  Tracy worked as a trainer on the adult literacy initiative, Equipped for the Future, with the National Institute for Literacy.  She is the President of the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.  Tracy received Orton-Gillingham training by a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, is trained in the Wilson Reading System, Lindamood-Bell programs, Read Naturally and a variety of reading and writing assessment tests.  Tracy has presented at numerous conferences on learning disabilities, phonics, reading and writing instruction, as well as provided professional development for K-12 teachers.