About Us
The Reading League Missouri
The Reading League of Missouri is an affiliate chapter of 30,000 member national not-for-profit organization, The Reading League. Together we promote knowledge to reimagine the future of literacy education and accelerate the global movement toward reading instruction rooted in science.
Meet Our Team


Mary received her Barton Reading and Spelling Certification in 2020, completed LETRS training, and is currently working on her Dyslexia Certification. Mary is Co-Owner, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Coordinator and Lead Reading Coach at Dyslexia St. Louis: Learning and Advocacy Center. She speaks to various professional groups, area school districts and parent support groups about the importance of understanding dyslexia and how to support our children with dyslexia.
She is the founder of Dyslexia St. Louis Parent and Professional Support Facebook Group.
She served on the board of the International Dyslexia Association Mo-KS Chapter, is a member of the International Dyslexia Association and Vice President of the Missouri Chapter of The Reading League.
Mary prides herself on the relationship she builds with her students and the community. Her son is her inspiration for her passion to build a strong community for children who have dyslexia.


Sarah is passionate about empowering parents and collaborating with parents and school districts to improve student outcomes. Using her extensive knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 Sarah helps families navigate the IEP and 504 Plan process.
Sarah graduated from University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has completed trainings through COPAA, Dyslexia Training Institute, Wrightslaw, and Special Education Academy. She is the Co-Owner, Executive Director, Professional Development Coordinator, and Lead Educational Advocate at Dyslexia St. Louis Learning & Advocacy Center. Sarah speaks to professional groups, school districts, and parent groups on dyslexia and how to effectively support students in the classroom setting.



Dr. Mollie Bolton
Higher Education Liaison
Dr. Mollie Bolton is the Executive Director of Teaching, Learning and Accountability with Special School District of St. Louis County, St. Louis, Missouri. She has been in education for 30 years in various roles including Special Education Teacher, Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach, Curriculum Coordinator and College Adjunct Faculty. She volunteers for the Maren Fund and has been a board member on a variety of non-for-profit organizations. She has been happily married to her husband, Lennie and has two boys, Jordan and Khristopher.
Reimagine the Future of Reading
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