Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
They set the tone for everything we do.
Meet our 2026 Winners!
Michelle Norwood
Community Advocate of the Year
Michelle
“Being named a Wave Maker Award recipient, it is both humbling and deeply meaningful to me. Receiving the Community Advocate of the Year award affirms the importance of collective advocacy and the power of partnership between families, educators, and systems.
In my role at the ESD, my hope these last three years has always been to create impact beyond a single classroom; to support districts in not only following the law but truly understanding dyslexia and the instructional shifts required to support students effectively. Advocacy, to me, means building knowledge, strengthening systems, and equipping educators with the daily instructional moves that ensure reading success for all students.
This recognition isn’t about one person; it represents the shared commitment across our region to improve literacy outcomes and to ensure that every student has access to effective, evidence-based instruction. I’m grateful to be part of that work and to continue learning alongside so many dedicated educators and families.”
— Michelle Norwood
Regional Literacy & Multilingual Coordinator and Local LETRS Facilitator
NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101
Sarah Steepleton
Community Advocate of the Year
Michelle
“Being named a Wave Maker Award recipient, it is both humbling and deeply meaningful to me. Receiving the Community Advocate of the Year award affirms the importance of collective advocacy and the power of partnership between families, educators, and systems.
In my role at the ESD, my hope these last three years has always been to create impact beyond a single classroom; to support districts in not only following the law but truly understanding dyslexia and the instructional shifts required to support students effectively. Advocacy, to me, means building knowledge, strengthening systems, and equipping educators with the daily instructional moves that ensure reading success for all students.
This recognition isn’t about one person; it represents the shared commitment across our region to improve literacy outcomes and to ensure that every student has access to effective, evidence-based instruction. I’m grateful to be part of that work and to continue learning alongside so many dedicated educators and families.”
— Michelle Norwood
Regional Literacy & Multilingual Coordinator and Local LETRS Facilitator
NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101
Creating Lasting Change, Together.
Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people, yet many still lack access to the support they need. At the INW Dyslexia Alliance, we’re breaking down barriers—so students can thrive in school and beyond.
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Access to evidence-based training and structured literacy support varies widely across schools. Families searching for help often turn to private literacy intervention—individualized lessons delivered twice weekly—which can cost over $400 a month, putting it out of reach for many.
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The INW Dyslexia Alliance partners with schools to provide professional development for educators and offers free training for caregivers—equipping them with tools, community, and a supportive space to better help struggling readers.
Our "donate-what-you-can" model ensures access for families of all income levels.
We raise awareness and inspire action through various events throughout the community.
We also foster strategic partnerships that expand access, drive advocacy, and amplify the voices of those affected by dyslexia.
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Your support helps us:
1. Train families and educators in research-backed strategies
2. Provide direct dyslexia-specific support
3. Fund awareness events and community outreach
4. Build partnerships that influence lasting changeWe’re working to make sure schools are places where all students can learn and thrive, teachers and families feel confident navigating dyslexia, and students know how to speak up for what they need.