LOCAL WOMAN NAMED INNOVATOR IN HER FIELD

Jaimee Szymanski was named an innovator in her field by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Szymanski is the founder and owner of Dynamic Dyslexia and Speech in Weirton, WV. Her interest in dyslexia began when her younger sister was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2008. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from West Virginia University and has received specialized training on dyslexia through the University of San Diego. She is working toward a PhD in Education with a concentration in Educational Law. She currently holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Szymanski is a member of the West Virginia Assistive Technology Systems Advisory Council and the Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Professional Referral List and Speaker’s Bureau. In 2023, she was selected a Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media Group and an Innovator in her field by ASHA. She was awarded the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate by ASHA in 2022. She was also selected a 2021 Healthcare Hero and a 2021 Wonder Woman by WV Living Magazine. She has given presentations to teachers, students, parents, professional development groups, and community organizations. Her mission is to help those with dyslexia by offering testing, tutoring, and advocacy services.