About the Instructor – Bola Disu

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Dr. Bola Disu is an enthusiastic and engaging presenter who has a wealth of real and practical reading intervention experience. She has worked with dozens of at-risk schools and populations to help increase individual, class and school wide achievement. Her work with teachers and school teams in organizing program structures, developing teacher expertise in instruction and fine-tuning assessment practices for targeted instruction has given her national recognition as an expert in the field.

She is the author of Catching Up Students Who’ve Fallen Behind in Reading (Grades K-2), the extensive digital resource handbook each participant will receive. Dr. Disu is known not only for her knowledge and skills in working with teachers, but also for her interactive and highly engaging seminars. You will leave this seminar with a wealth of proven techniques and practical strategies that you can implement immediately in working with your striving readers

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Dr. Bola is a phenomenal presenter! I loved her positive energy, engaging ideas, and presentation style. I learned a lot of new ideas that I can incorporate into my taching. Thank you to Dr. Bola for your great enthusiasm and preparation for this course! It was such a worthwhile class – enjoyable and informative!"
Maria Morris, Reading Specialist

"Bola, thank you for a well balanced presentation of multiple approaches."
Frances Thomas, Title I Reading K-5

"There was a lot of useful information that I can use in my lessons immediately."
Sarah Griest, Reading Specialist

"I love teaching reading to my first graders and taking this seminar has me even more excited to continue doing what I love. Ms. Disu was an excellent and engaging presenter – she made the 5 hours of instruction fly by so quickly!"
Lori Maynard, Grade 1 Teacher