Anything is possible
From Special Ed to Ph.D.
Author, Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker
Dr. Dyslexia dude!
Get into Dr. Shawn and Dr. Inshirah Robinson's Graphic Novel series, illustrated by Brandon Hadnot-Walker
Doctor Dyslexia Dude is a compelling story of an African-American boy who is also a colorful superhero with dyslexia.
Shawn Anthony Robinson PhD
Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.
A social entrepreneur, co-founder of the award-winning graphic novel Doctor Dyslexia Dude, serves on the advisory council of Benetech, and a former Board member with the International Dyslexia Association. Robinson has over 45 publications and has received several distinguished honors throughout his early career such as: an honoree of The Reading Center’s 4th Hall of Fame class (2023), the 2022 Wisconsin Innovation Award (with his wife – Dr. Inshirah Robinson); the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award/New Trier High School Alumni Hall of Honor; the 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from UWO; “Educator of the Year” from All-State Insurance (Chicago) 2005. Robinson is also a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Shawn Anthony Robinson PhD, 2023 Hall of Fame Honoree
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My principles
Achievements
Why choose me
The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
Shawn Anthony Robinson, Ph.D. has been personally affected by dyslexia. Having grown up in Illinois, he was officially diagnosed with dyslexia going into his senior year of high school by Dr. Robert T. Nash. Robinson graduated from New Trier high school reading at an elementary level and started the Project Success summer program in 1996 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. With the help of the Project Success program, along with Dr. William Kitz, Michael Flanagan and others, Robinson learned to read. He went on to receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees.
My principles
Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.
Throughout his academic journey after high school, he studied under Dr. Nash, learned his curriculum, and became a teacher of it. Prior to Dr. Nash’s death in 2017, he signed over the rights of his curriculum Pure and Complete Phonics to Robinson with the intention of him continuing is work. Robinson has made it his mission to reach, serve, and empower students with dyslexia in Special Education to achieve greatness though innovative curriculum and instruction.
Achievements
Anything is possible when there’s a level playing field
Dr. Robinson and wife, Dr. Inshirah Robinson co-authored Doctor Dyslexia Dude, an authentic and realistic nonfiction graphic novel based on the real life adventures Shawn faced through his educational journey with dyslexia. Powerful illustrations help give readers insight into amplified emotions of anger, suspense, enthusiasm, surprise, anxiety, and hope. A struggling reader may connect to the main character’s frustration, situational anxiety, attitudes, and energy exhibited in the story all stemming from not knowing how to read. Readers may even feel as if they’re emotional buildup, moments of self-criticism, low self-esteem, and lack of motivation matches that of our hero, thus seeing our hero succeed gives readers hope and encourages readers to persevere.
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Public Speaking
Shawn Anthony Robinson PhD provides real life solutions for reaching and teaching students with dyslexia and youth attending alternative programs.
Consulting
Expert consultation provides a fresh culturally responsive and authentic perspective on the educational environment and helps educators avoid common pitfalls of navigating students with dyslexia in the classroom.
Workshop Trainings
Learn current best practices targeted at teaching students based on their needs from an accomplished professional.
Lifting as we climb
Sharing research on Dyslexia to save children in the classroom
Shawn Anthony Robinson, Ph.D. is a full-time faculty member teaching reading, scholar, and entrepreneur, who delivers premium services such as training sessions, consulting and speaking engagements. He is professionally affiliated with the Wisconsin’s Equity & Inclusion Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison Area Technical College, and advisory member with Benetech. Robinson’s goal is to change the narrative and give all students HOPE!
I strongly believe in my mission to help everyone overcome dyslexia in their day to day lives.
Having shared my story with so many people, I’ve seen how inspiration and sincere direction can transform lives. Growing up with dyslexia, I’ve experienced adversity even at the highest levels of education, for myself, and everyone like me. Now is the time to break the mold of leaving children behind because they struggle to read and learn. With the right kind of diagnosis early on in life, we can save young students from what I went through.
Shawn A. Robinson PhD
Author, Consultant, Speaker
"Golden State Warriors teamed up with Ross Dress for Less and Decoding Dyslexia CA to host a virtual Reading Rally. Gary Payton II met with kids discussed his own journey in overcoming Dyslexia and read volume 1 of Dr. Dyslexia Dude.
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