LEADERSHIP
HBIDA’s working board is made up of educators, parents, diagnosticians, dyslexia therapists, advocates, physicians and others who are committed to promoting literacy throughout our city and surrounding communities.
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HBIDA holds elections each November to add new and returning members to its board. Each member’s term lasts three years, and our members serve on various committees along with our Advisory Council Members.
2026
Officers
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
President..................................................Mallary Lattanze, M.Ed., LDT, CALT
VP/President-Elect....................................Laura Sandling, M.Ed., CALT
Secretary..................................................Judy Patterson
Treasurer...................................................Andrew Mercker
2026
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rebecca Bush, M.A., M.Ed., LDT, CALT
Jessica Croyle, M.Ed. LDT, CALT
Michele Joseph, Ed.D
Elisha Kalvass, B.A., WDP
Tenesha Smith, M.Ed., LDT, CALT
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ashley Ackerman
Erika Aziegbe, Ed.D, CCC-SLP
Hayley Boasman
Diane Burke, M.A., CALT, C-SLDS
Shandra Butler
Alison Edwards, M.S., LDT, CALT
Sarah Finley, M.S., LDT, CALT
Sharon Garcia, M.Ed.
Natalie Pruitt, M.Ed.
Angie Maxey, MLA
Landrey Myers, M.Ed.
Renee Penny, M.A., CCC-SLP, CALT
Crysta Sheridan
Lara Speights, M.Ed., LDT, CALT
Regina Staffa, BBA, LDT, CALT, C-SLDS
Janice Stokes, M.Ed., LDT, CALT
Jennifer Vastola
STUDENT INTERN
Lyla Lerman