Success Stories

London, KY — To understand how Hindman Settlement School's dyslexia program was an answer to our prayers, journey with me back to the year 2000 for a typical afternoon of reviewing spelling words with our son, Robert Melton. More...

Thomasville, GA — As a retired teacher, watching my grandson struggle with reading has been a difficult experience. Seeing him overcome that struggle has made me a true believer in a unique and powerful program, which has operated right here in Hindman for the past 29 years.

Ryan’s journey took several years and included two very special summers enrolled in Hindman Settlement School’s Summer Tutoring Program. I want to share his story to provide hope for other parents and grandparents. More...

Inez, KY—Alexis Williams is a 16-year old tutor who works with Hindman Settlement School’s dyslexia program. Alexis has been involved with the Settlement School’s tutoring programs for seven years. She is currently a junior at Sheldon Clark High School in Inez, Kentucky and a tutor in the Floyd County After School Program. We sat down with Alexis last summer to talk about her involvement in the Summer Tutoring and After School programs and to learn more about her experience with dyslexia. More...

Newman, GA—Hindman Settlement School is a leader in helping children with dyslexia. That was the first thing that grabbed my attention after I became a member of DAR...When I learned Annabelle had dyslexia, I immediately started trying to find a way to get her to Hindman for help. I proposed the idea that we could go to Hindman and live in our camper. To my surprise my husband and Annabelle’s parents agreed. More...

Hindman, KY—Rebecca Ratliff knew something was wrong in the first grade but she hid it. She recalls, “I didn’t want to be treated differently than other kids.” Now in her senior year at Knott Central High School, Rebecca knows that she is different and is determined to help other children avoid the anxiety she experienced. More...

Pikeville, KY—William Hogg, a senior at Pikeville High School, is a co-winner of the 2008 “Beacon of Hope” award, an annual award of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Kentucky. The Association recognizes achievements of students, educators, volunteers and others. More...

Hindman, KY—John Wesley Slone is 6’1” and a freshman at Knott County Central High School. Despite his stature, Wesley was not assured of making it into high school. Thanks to the foresight of a Knott County principal, Wesley has tasted academic success. More...

Somerset, KY—“Lazy,” “unmotivated” and “slow.” These are labels that Jeffrey Cress worried about as an elementary school student struggling to read and write. Now a sophomore at Boyce Bible College in Louisville, Kentucky, Jeffrey wants others to know they can overcome their learning differences. More...