
Maxine Ficksman
Maxine Ficksman, MA, MA, BCET, FAET earned her BS in secondary education/social sciences, from Boston University, MA from Adelphi University in secondary education, and a second MA in reading with distinction plus a special education credential from CSUN. In 1969, she joined Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), working with underachieving readers and continued working in the field of education as a reading specialist, learning specialist, and consultant. Read Maxine Ficksman's full biography. View Maxine's Blog Posts.

Jane Adelizzi
Jane Utley Adelizzi, PhD, BCET, FAET earned her doctoral degree in educational studies at Lesley University in 1996, her dissertation focusing on the impact of psychological trauma on learning and functioning in women with learning disabilities. She is a board certified educational therapist, registered art therapist, and a certified Canadian counselor. Read Jane Adelizzi's full biography. View Jane's Blog Posts.
