Iona University CTLE Webinar Event

From Barriers to Bridges: Empowering Families for Academic Success

Wednesday April, 22nd, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM ET Via Zoom Webinar
Price: $19
Earn: 2 X NYSED CTLE hours

Agenda

Welcome
Debbie Meyer
Director of Community Engagement, Iona Department of Education

Resha Conroy
Founder
Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children

Naomi Peña
Director of Community & Family Engagement
Literacy Academy Collective

Laura Walsh
Chief Program Officer
Literacy in the Community

David Marsh
Senior Literacy Specialist
Wilson Reading System

Closing Remarks
Kate Branson Gmuer, Ed.D.
Assistant Chair, Education Department
Assistant Professor, Education Department
Graduate Program Coordinator, Education Department