Faculty & Staff
Click on a Faculty & Staff name below for additional biographical details. Looking for a particular person? Use our Directory Search to search by name or department.
AIM in the News
The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the Nation's Report Card, reveal significant challenges for schools and teachers especially in reading. Amid these sobering statistics, showing a nationwide drop in reading proficiency, Louisiana was the only state to show an increase in proficiency for 4th graders from 2019 to 2024.
AIM Institute for Learning & Research has proudly partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education and more than 25 parish school districts across the state since 2021 to provide AIM Pathways literacy professional learning to more than 9,700 K-3 teachers.
Louisiana's incremental gains, which raised 4th grade reading proficiency to the national average for the first time, underscores the state's dedication to enhancing early literacy through state-funded comprehensive professional development.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – AIM Academy is thrilled to open the doors to its highly anticipated Global Innovation Hub, a pioneering educational space designed to inspire, challenge, and equip students for the future. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, taking place on Monday, November 11, will bring together community members, corporate partners, and local representatives and local representatives as well as Pennsylvania Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner.
The event will also feature remarks from AIM student Jonah C., who will share their personal journey and excitement for his future experience learning in this innovative space. Asher Raphael, Co-CEO of Power Home Remodeling and a valued AIM donor, will speak on the importance of supporting neurodiverse learners.
AIM, a nationally recognized education organization including AIM Academy, the Philadelphia region’s largest school for children with language-based learning differences, announced today a significant transition in its Board of Trustees. After 15 years of exemplary service as Chair, Matt Naylor is stepping down and assuming the role of Board Chair Emeritus. Succeeding him is Stan Silverman, a distinguished business leader, current AIM trustee, and current AIM grandparent.
Learn about the plans for AIM's Global Innovation Hub addition and our new Corporate Commons in this spotlight in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
AIM is proud to announce the appointment of Kristen Wynn, former State Literacy Director (K-12) for the Mississippi Department of Education, as the new Head of the AIM Institute for Learning & Research. This pivotal addition marks a significant milestone in AIM’s commitment to enhancing literacy education across the nation.
The Maine Department of Education recently announced a partnership with AIM to provide free professional literacy training to Maine educators working in Kindergarten–Grade 5 regular and special education settings. Eligible educators can enroll in AIM's Steps to Literacy modules as well as a specialized course for supporting English learners between June 12, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Educators enrolling in and completing course between now and August 23rd are eligible to receive DOE stipends for their work.

AIM Institute for Learning & Research's Director of Partnerships and Engagement Deborah Lynam just returned from three days in Washington DC with dyslexia advocates from 17 states as part of the 5th annual Dyslexia Hill Day organized by Decoding Dyslexia parents. This three day gathering of families, professionals and policy-makers on Capitol Hill focused on discussing current trends and upcoming federal legislative efforts impacting individuals with dyslexia.

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month so it's fitting that we congratulate Erin DeVault, our Director of Speech and Language, on her recent award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Erin was recently granted an Award for Continuing Education (ACE) for her rigorous commitment continuing education in her field. ACE awards are provided to Speech-Language Pathologists who complete 7 ASHA continuing education units over a three-year period.

AIM Academy Middle School Science Teacher Chrissy Mellon has been selected by the Philadelphia Phillies as one of their Top 10 Teacher All Stars for 2017. Mellon, who was nominated by an AIM parent, will be honored along with nine other Teacher All Stars in a pre-game ceremony prior to the Friday, May 5 Teacher Appreciation Night game. The nomination letter written by the parent of one of Mellon's current students highlights the focus and education the teacher herself undertook to find the best way to connect with a child with a specific hurdle that impeded being able to learn: "Chrissy Mellon embodies AIM Academy's vision - innovative teaching driven by fearless dedication in the teacher."