Cynthia Figura, CALT
Language Therapist
Navigating the Educational Odyssey.
Personal Journey
I am a teacher’s daughter. I grew up going with my dad to his classroom and helping him set it up over the summer. I would spend my summer days running down the empty halls, laughing and talking with his colleagues. I suppose it is only natural that I ended up in the profession. However, it was not a linear path, that’s for sure. I am at peace and my most creative in nature. My best ideas and solutions come when I’m out on a walk somewhere, with only my thoughts. Because of my own personal struggles and that of my daughter, I am incredibly passionate about mental health. I am thankful that more people now are recognizing the importance of mental health, but we still have a long way to go. I am what many would call a “super-feeler.” I am able to pick up on other’s emotions and connect with them on a deeper level.
Professional Journey
After losing my path for many years after high school, I finally decided it was time to become the teacher I always knew I wanted to be. After the births of my children, I made the leap to go back to school and obtain my degree in Education. From there, I started in on my teaching journey, working in elementary education in a few districts around the Houston area. I absolutely loved what I did. Then God reminded me that sometimes we have to think about what our bodies need and can handle and adjust ourselves accordingly. After a health episode, I left the classroom. Still wanting to pursue education and learning, I focused my efforts on helping those that struggled the most. I received my certification as an Academic Language Therapist and began working with dyslexic students and students with learning disabilities. It was through my experience as a language therapist that I fell in love with the art of learning.
Archives
The Power of the Sticky Note
How to Celebrate Gratitude with Literacy
Dyslexia: The Invisible Disability
The Importance of Sequencing in Dyslexic Children
State Assessments
Red Ribbon Week in Need of a Revamp