Contact
Share or Request Information via Email
If you do not need to speak directly with an ODRD staff member but wish to share a resource or request a written response to an inquiry, please direct your email to: SDE.Dyslexia@ct.gov
Speak Directly with an ODRD Staff Member
Schedule an appointment to speak with an ODRD staff member by contacting:
Aimee Gauvin, Administrative Assistant
860-713-6853
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to join a Teams Meeting. Please note:
- A Microsoft Teams account is not required to join the meeting. See this resource for more information: Join a meeting without an account in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
- You may join the meeting with an internet-connected device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Participants may opt to call into the meeting with the phone number provided in their meeting confirmation email.
Jule McCombes-Tolis, Ph.D.
Bureau Chief, Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities
860-713-6816
Jule.mccombes-tolis@ct.gov
Kristin Allen
Associate Education Consultant
860-713-6826
Kristin.allen@ct.gov
- General Inquiries, Feedback, and Requests: Families, Students, General Public
- SERC, RESC Alliance, and CPAC Professional Learning Offerings
- Family Engagement and Relationships
Lisa Gianni
Associate Education Consultant
860-713-6712
Lisa.gianni@ct.gov
- General Inquiries, Feedback, and Requests: PK-12 Education Professionals
- Educator Competency Targets
- Certification Eligibility Verification Process
- Educator Professional Development: Model Programs for District Use
Athena McAlenney, Ph.D.
Associate Education Consultant
860-713-6712
Athena.mcalenney@ct.gov
- General Inquiries, Feedback, and Requests: Educator Preparation Programs
- Educator Preparation Program Audit Process
- Educator Preparation Program Faculty Development and Support
- Instructional Resources for Educator Preparation Program Use