Wanda Sanseri originated Spell to Write and Read and personally teaches and endorses SWR seminar trainers. She authored the SWR books & materials and wrote Bible studies that have been translated in 5 languages.

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Trainer Carolyn Gibbens of Texas has trained numerous people in the art of spelling for homeschool & classroom since 1999 for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, & online for Basic.

SWR Texas Trainers | YouTube | 832-483-3391

In 1994 Rhonda Bedee taught with SWR for the first time. Later she assisted Carolyn Gibbens & initiated Intermediate seminars in 2000 when endorsed by SWR author Wanda Sanseri to be a trainer. After traveling in a 5-state area 20 years, Zoom classes were added to the mix. Rhonda works closely with schools, tutors, and homeschool teachers while offering Wise Guide Practice & Plan, Intermediate, Basic, & Advanced all year long. Zoom consultations & classroom evaluations are available.

Wise Spelling SWR | wisespelling.swr@att.net | 281.382.6746

In Fort Worth, Texas, plus eastern Missouri, Michigan, and southern Illinois. Julie provides Basic and Advanced seminars for both classroom teachers and homeschool educators.

YouTube | jkwagenmaker@gmail.com

Nichole holds a Bachelor of Science from Liberty University in Interdisciplinary Studies with Cognates in Education and Social Sciences.  Her Associate in Arts degree is in History from Darton College (Albany State University).  Wanda Sanseri, author of Spell to Write and Read, endorsed Nichole as a trainer 6 years ago.  From that point, she has been training homeschool families & private schools in person & online, serving families inside & outside the United States.

She began using SWR in the 1990s when it was called Teaching Reading at Home & School.  Not only using this program during her own homeschool years, Nichole began teaching SWR in enrichment programs & sharing SWR with friends.  She even introduced her oldest grandson to spelling & reading with Mrs. Sanseri's proven program. 

For the last 15 years, Nichole Wise served in many roles including classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, and academic dean, where she also played a role in developing hybrid programs. 

Currently, Nichole resides in Thomasville, Georgia, as a college advisor at Thomas University while she continues to offer her services as an Endorsed Trainer for Spell to Write and Read.

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Becky and her husband homeschool their children who are currently in elementary through high school. Becky's parents taught her with a predecessor to SWR, which now she uses in teaching her own children and others. “I love helping fellow parents and educators learn this method!”

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Patsy trains SWR teachers in Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and Idaho.  She raised her children with SWR and has extensive experience using it in a variety of settings.  Patsy helped adults at her local literacy council (including native and non-native English speakers) where their reading and confidence with written English soared.  She taught SWR to remedial reading students at an alternative high school and parent-partnered K-10 program in her local school district, resulting in strong academic gains.

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Staci trains teachers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and surrounding states.

YouTube | stacijackson.swr@gmail.com

St. Helens, Oregon, and Idaho are primary areas where Jani Sakultarawattn offers in-person SWR seminars. She brings 30+ years of experience to the table.

503-369-3172 | YouTube

Based in California, Taiwan, and Thailand, Caroline has translated SWR materials into Mandarin. She publishes parenting books & pioneers SWR methods online.

全澄英語頻道由黃陳怡文Caroline老師創立，希望能跟各位家長與其他教育從業者，分享老師的教學理念、教學技巧，進而推動台灣的英語教育進程，讓我們的孩子與世界接軌、裝備他們、探索潛能，創造孩子未來的無限機會與可能。 黃陳怡文老師，在台灣長大，赴美進修，獲美國哈佛大學教育學院教育碩士學位，專攻雙語認知發展與多元文化教育。 她在美國曾擔任幼兒園3-5歲混齡班的班主任，後負責K-8年級ESL學生的教學，迄今為止從事教育工作已有三十餘年，深刻了解如何幫助非英語國家的學生有效透過課程，銜接進入英語系國家的學習環境。 我們以幫助台灣的孩子們有效學習英語為宗旨，運用老師的教育理論與其養育實踐經驗，肩負以學養與親職為孩子們編織一張看得見的安全網的重任。

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In the Kansas area, Elaine Selby has directed teachers of many schools to attain excellence in SWR instruction in both Basic & Advanced seminars. This dedicated SWR endorsed trainer is currently ON HIATUS from seminar classes.

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Tracey promotes SWR teaching and training from Maryland and serves the Northeastern United States.

YouTube | traceyrwilliams@gmail.com | 443-553-0456

Sandra teaches in Oregon & Pacific Northwest. Her English B.A. & M.S. Education + experience in homeschool, Classical Christian school, summer camps, after-school programs & ESL gives her a wide base. She says SWR is the best “because it is clear and logical, using sensory pathways to the brain.”

503-607-5599 | YouTube

Reneé Burchfield is an SWR trainer that serves North & South Carolina and nearby areas. She has used SWR with children in the public, private, and homeschool settings, including children with hearing loss and other special needs. She firmly believes in the effectiveness of this program and would love to share it with you!

rburchfield.swr@gmail.com

Canada has its own trainer for SWR principles: Nicole Arklie. She formerly served in the Ministry of Education of British Columbia.

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Sarah serves Washington, Idaho, & Colorado as an experienced classroom teacher, tutor, homeschooler, adult instructor, speaker, writer, & business owner. She is passionate about seeing America’s historical literacy restored and introducing people to the richness of English.

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Meet Carrie! She has special interests in adult literacy & ESL and teaches in Tennessee area.

Carrie’s son struggled with dyslexic issues, but curricula & therapies did not work. His eyes were not working together, so she found a behavioral optometrist who significantly helped him. Carrie attended SWR training & her son progressed. She incorporated it with her other 6 children.

Carrie knows the keys to unlock the doors to spelling, writing, & reading, effectively & successfully. She looks forward to knowing how to best help you, too!

Answers to Literacy | YouTube

Denise has offered SWR Seminars in the Virginia area. Contact her at kiplinggirl@verizon.net. She is currently ON HIATUS from seminar classes.