Head of Jemicy School Named Vice President of International Dyslexia Association

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) recently announced that dyslexia expert Ben Shifrin has been named vice president of the organization's Board of Directors. 

Shifrin, head of Jemicy School in Owings Mills, Md., has been a member of IDA's Board of Directors since 1992 and has served as the organization's treasurer since 2006, according to a news release.

"We are thrilled that Ben Shifrin will continue to serve IDA as our new vice president. He has an unparalleled understanding and passion to help those who struggle with dyslexia and other learning differences," said IDA President Eric Tridas in a statement. "We are looking forward to working with Ben to continue our mission to support and advocate for individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field."

Shifrin, a dyslexic himself, grew up with many of the same academic challenges that his students face today, and he has made a life's work of finding ways for bright students with language-based learning differences to succeed in academics and in life. His unshakable belief in the potential of children with learning disabilities led to his appointment in April 2013 to the U.S. State Department's Office of Overseas Schools Advisory Committee on Exceptional Children, where he works with families and educators in overseas schools regarding the identification and nurturing of children with special needs, both those with learning challenges and those of high ability.

In 2002, he moved to the Baltimore area to become head of Jemicy School after being identified and recruited for the position through a national search. Currently celebrating its 40th year of exceptional education, Jemicy School provides a highly individualized, flexible, and challenging program for above-average to gifted college-bound students with dyslexia or other related language-based learning differences.

Information in this article taken from PR Newswire.