About Us

It is our mission to make sure families we work with feel empowered to overcome dyslexia and that they feel success in both school and life.

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My Happy Teacher has a growing team of specialized teachers that have years of experience teaching students that have complex learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, non-verbal learning disabilities and challenges with executive functioning skills.

Our team of teachers have specialized training that includes Wilson Reading, Orton-Gillingham, Take Flight, Lindamood-Bell programs (ex. Visualizing & Verbalizing, LiPs and Seeing Stars), Project Read and MANY more.

Not only can we teach your child, but we can also guide you as you navigate the special education process and work toward getting your child the services they need to be successful.

We are available to virtually attend your child’s IEP meetings not as an educational advocate but as someone on your side that has an educated ear that understands the IEP process and speaks the school's language.

We can help you understand your options and help you make informed decisions.

Owner & CEO

Parents, I’ve been in your shoes. I am not only an educator but I’m also a mom who has navigated the special education process from both sides. I understand the fear and anxiety, and how heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle in school. I know what it’s like to want to wave a wand to make it all go away for them and help them learn without it being such a struggle. I see you; I hear you, and I can help you and your child feel successful.

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Kathy Cousineau M.Ed, WDP

Owner & Director

My Story

Hello, my name is Kathy Cousineau. I am a mom of two grown sons and I absolutely LOVE what I do!!

I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher - I even made my brother "play school" while we were growing up! All through high school and college, I worked in various positions helping children with the most severe learning disorders in specialized schools. After college, I found my first teaching job and I remember being SO excited to finally be living my dream!

For over 25 years I have been a Learning Disabilities Specialist. I am a Wilson certified Dyslexia Practitioner and I had a language-based classroom for the most severely dyslexic for nine years. To see the rest of my qualifications follow the link to my LinkedIn page.

I really love figuring out what a student's strengths are and teaching them strategies to overcome their dyslexia challenges. I also love helping students become as independent as possible and learn to advocate for themselves.

It’s my mission to help as many families as I can navigate the challenges that come with dyslexia. I am also proud to provide some free resources to help you engage and learn to overcome dyslexia as a superpower rather than a burden to overcome.