Walls Literacy & Learning
Credentials
Evidence-based literacy expertise for learners, educators, and school communities.
Experience That Matters
A Strong Foundation in Literacy
37+
Years in Education
Decades of experience supporting students, teachers, and schools.
25+
Years with Orton-Gillingham
Deep practice with structured, multisensory reading instruction.
Certified
Dyslexia Interventionist
Specialized preparation for evidence-based dyslexia support.
David Walls combines long-standing classroom and intervention experience with a commitment to practical, research-aligned literacy instruction.
Professional Preparation
Credentials Grounded in Experience
David Walls holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, is a certified Elementary Education teacher, and holds a Master’s degree as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant. His first training in the Orton-Gillingham methodology began in 1999.
More recently David has taken extensive courses at AIM Institute for Learning and Research, became a certified Dyslexia Interventionist from graduate work at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio, where he also obtained his certification in Reading Science. And finally, David has a second Master’s degree in School Leadership.
David’s passion for working with struggling readers dates back to when he as a child was diagnosed with Dyslexia. His parents were connected with a center that provided tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham methodology. His third grade teacher, Ms. Thompson, was his inspiration in becoming a teacher.
What This Means
Support You Can Trust
Structured Literacy
Instruction rooted in clear, systematic reading practices.
Dyslexia Support
Specialized intervention informed by Certified Dyslexia Interventionist training.
Educator Development
Practical coaching and learning for teachers and school teams.
Science of Reading
Professional learning aligned with current literacy research.