Official Website of Trisha Clerk

Who Am I?

I'm an educator with a background in journalism and law. Graduating with a doctorate of jurispru

dence two decades ago was a life altering experience, but the title of mommy is what makes me proudest. Both roles help when navigating dyslexia accommodations for both 504 students and those with individualized educational plans. Unfortunately, it makes me critical of school administrators who promise helpful accommodations on paper, but fail to provide it. 

There had to be a better way of doing things. I wanted so desperately to change how dyslexia intervention was implemented at my school, but my efforts were unsuccessful. Our program was ineffective and students showed minimal progress until I reevaluated the situation. 

To put it plain and simple, I created new reading materials and incorporated assistive technology into our lessons. When my students began to read more fluently and write without tears, I knew that I was onto something special. I had rediscovered my motivation and inspiration, which led to a new challenge.   

I'm opening Essential Bookstore, which is a high-concept bookstore dedicated to selling books from the African diaspora and providing literacy instruction for Dyslexia. With our new app, educational platform, and technology, adult and children learners will finally receive the necessary tools to successfully help them develop the joy of reading. 

So excuse me if my grin is as wide as Texas. I have a lot to be excited about with the publication of my first book and the opening of a hyper-personalized book shop that includes a high-tech literacy center for adults and children. Wouldn't you be smiling too?