Kelli Sandman-Hurley is the author and founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute. She is a national speaker, advocate and expert witness for students and their families. She created and produced Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia, Second Edition as well as writing the well-received books, Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System, Dyslexia & Spelling: Making Sense of it All and The Adult Side of Dyslexia.

Dr. Kelli earned a Doctorate in Literacy with a specialization in dyslexia from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Her love of language led her to earn an additional MA degree in Linguistics from San Diego State University as well as a TESOL certificate from UC San Diego.

When she is not working, you can find Dr. Kelli spending time with her son, husband, and beloved rescue dogs – usually at a baseball game of some sort. If she’s not with them, you can find her on the tennis courts or boarding a plane somewhere.

Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia walks participants through six different simulations: two reading, two writing, one spelling and one processing simulation. It is designed to help individuals gain a better understanding of and empathy for those children and adults who struggle with dyslexia. This simulation is for individuals or groups of experienced teachers, teacher training candidates, practitioners, immediate and extended family members, or anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia and what those with dyslexia often experience with reading, writing, spelling and processing.