Julie Herd

Reading and Dyslexia Intervention Specialist

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Oceanside, California
Vista, California
Carlsbad, California
San Marcos, California

Julie Herd, MS, C-SLCT, RLLS
Founder, CEO, Reading Reach Literacy Center,
Reading & Dyslexia Intervention Specialist

Julie Herd is a credentialed Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist in the state of California. She holds a Master of Science in Reading and Literacy Education and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton. Julie is certified by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association.

A highly skilled practitioner, Julie specializes in dyslexia intervention through evidence-based Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham approach. She has received formal training and practicum experience under the instruction and mentorship of Orton-Gillingham Academy fellows, as well as Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionists.

Julie’s commitment to advancing literacy has earned national and international recognition. In 2024, she was awarded Nessy’s Teacher of the Year – Dyslexia Aware (1st place in the United States and 3rd globally). In 2025, she was nominated again for Nessy's Science of Reading Teacher of the Year and was selected as an Honorable Mention Winner for the Learning Ally Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award, which honors exceptional educators across the U.S. for their impact on struggling readers.

Julie’s professional background includes roles as a classroom teacher, school administrator, education coordinator, and Home-Based Services Director. She holds a Child Development Permit at the Program Director level and a Career Technical Education (CTE) credential in Child Development, with a Reading and Literacy Added Authorization. She has also completed the California Dyslexia Initiative’s Dyslexia and Dysgraphia training for educators.

As the founder of Reading Reach Literacy Center, Julie is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality reading intervention rooted in the science of reading. She is passionate about providing structured literacy support to students with reading challenges, including dyslexia, and creating alternative educational opportunities for homeschoolers through small-group instruction.

Experience :

• CEO & Founder of Reading Reach Literacy Center;
• Reading and Dyslexia Intervention specialty;
• 21+ years in the field of education;
• Former Kindergarten classroom teacher;
• Former Education Coordinator,
• Mentor Teacher and Trainer,
• former school administrator,
• and former Home Based Services Coordinator

Education :

• Master of Science in Reading & Literacy Education (CSUF),
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services (CSUF),
• Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist credential (CA),
• Orton-Gillingham - Associate level training and practicum (OGA)

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

• Orton-Gillingham Academy - Associate Level (OGA),
• Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist credential program (CSUF),
• Certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher (CERI/IDA)