Welcome from the Executive Director

Welcome to The Southport School!
This year, The Southport School is celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing transformative education – experiences that extend beyond traditional academics to foster personal growth and self-discovery and empower our students to see their potential through a new lens.

As we mark this significant milestone this year, we commemorate our past achievements and look forward to the limitless possibilities that lie before us. We stand at the frontier of educational innovation, particularly in dyslexia, related language-based learning differences, and ADHD. Advances in neuroscience and cognitive science have unveiled profound insights into cerebrodiversity, allowing us to tailor educational experiences that celebrate unique learning needs and foster environments where students can thrive.

At The Southport School, we combine these scientific insights with our deep educational expertise to craft transformative learning experiences. Our curriculum bridges the gap between research and practice, empowering students with foundational skills, strategies, and the confidence to succeed in diverse educational settings. As students understand their learning styles and needs, they become adept at self-advocacy, enhancing decision-making and fostering self-awareness. This journey prepares them to excel in various life aspects, paving pathways for future success.

Our approach is holistic and individualized, facilitated by world class, compassionate teachers who encourage students to explore new ideas and embrace change. Our vibrant community includes 112 students in grades 2-8, supported by 45 dedicated educators and 19 staff members, each committed to the belief that education can unlock extraordinary potential.

We’re excited to continue our journey, where education is a dynamic, inclusive force capable of changing lives and broadening horizons. We invite you to witness firsthand how our innovative, evidence-based approaches shape a brighter future at the dawn of a new educational era.

We hope you will visit us and see how The Southport School is where limitations are removed and potential is realized.

Warm regards,

Executive Director, The Southport School 
Founder & Executive Director, The Southport CoLAB
President, The Dyslexia Foundation
Senior Scientist, Haskins Laboratories
Director, Yale and UCONN Haskins Global Literacy Hub
Lecturer, Yale School of Medicine; University of Connecticut

Associate Research Professor Psychology and Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut