Russell Van Brocklen
ABOUT RUSSELL VAN BROCLEN
Helping Families Move Beyond “Wait and See”
Russell Van Brocklen is an educator, innovator, and widely known as The Dyslexia Professor. He helps families move beyond “wait and see” and into real, measurable progress in reading and writing. Through practical, research-based dyslexia support, Russell translates proven structured-literacy methods into clear steps parents can use right away.
The Moment Everything Changed
Russell’s change happened moment arrived after years of effort, experimentation, and persistence. While awaiting formal feedback on a dyslexia program he designed, he worked with his first student, a highly motivated high-school junior named Mikayla. Using Russell’s approach, Mikayla raised her writing ability from a middle-school level to a graduate-school level on a college-level assessment.
When Professor I.M. Hulicka—one of the most respected psychology professors in the State University of New York system—reviewed the results and confirmed the program’s effectiveness, Russell gained long-awaited validation. That moment confirmed what he had worked toward for years: his methods truly helped people with dyslexia.
What Makes Him Smile Today
Today, Russell finds joy in watching students develop clarity, confidence, and independence. Recently, one of his students, Reid, progressed through a structured writing approach and independently distilled a complex idea into a single, powerful universal theme—without using artificial intelligence. Because Reid strengthened his vocabulary through consistent practice, he achieved the breakthrough on his own.
Moments like these reinforce Russell’s belief that dyslexia support works best when it remains structured, intentional, and deeply human.
Why This Work Matters
Russell’s passion also stems from personal experience. Despite succeeding in a university internship with appropriate supports, institutional resistance later overturned his strong grades—an injustice that remains unresolved decades later. That experience shaped his mission. He now works to ensure families never feel powerless when advocating for their children.
Dyslexia affects an estimated 15–20% of learners, yet many families still hear “wait and see.” Russell challenges that approach. By breaking down multisensory, structured-literacy routines into practical actions, he empowers parents to see progress before the next report card. His message is simple and proven: early, effective dyslexia support changes lives—and it can start today.
Dyslexia affects an estimated 15–20% of learners, yet many families are still told to wait. Russell flips that script. By breaking down multisensory, structured-literacy routines into simple actions, he empowers parents to see progress before the next report card. His message is clear: early, effective dyslexia support changes lives—and it starts now.
