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From Dyslexia to Teaching Triumph | Macon News
Penni Hartley, a dyslexic artist and educator, has finally turned her lifelong dream into reality by becoming a full-time teacher at Roberts Academy — Mercer University’s pioneering school for students with dyslexia. After starting as a part-time art instructor since the academy opened in 2024, she’s now teaching reading in the mornings and art in the afternoons, using her personal journey to inspire her students. The school’s head, Joy Wood, praises Hartley as a beacon of hope, showing students that dyslexia doesn’t define potential — it can be a springboard to success. This role marks a…
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