Eryn Coughlin, Founder, Sounds Apart Literacy Education
Eryn is a dedicated teacher with over 15 years of experience in both public and private education. She completed her Classroom Educator and Practitioner training in the Orton-Gillingham approach through the REACH Learning Centre in Vancouver (2020–2021) and provides structured literacy intervention in both one-to-one and small group settings. Eryn is currently completing a M.Ed. in Reading Development and Instruction (June 2025), and the literacy specialist for Rundle Schools.
She has supported MRU’s B.Ed. program by helping to train preservice teachers in structured literacy, provided ongoing professional development to Calgary schools focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 literacy instruction, and presented at local literacy events including NetWORDing and the Calgary City Teachers' Convention.
Eryn is also a proud mother of two teen boys who play rugby and spend their winter weekends skiing at Lake Louise. Around Calgary, she and her family are always joined by their gentle and rambunctious golden retriever, Zoe, who loves Eryn’s reading students ALMOST as much as she does!
Shannon White, BEd., IMSE Training, CLINIC DIRECTOR
Shannon White is a passionate educator who recently earned her Bachelor of Education from Mount Royal University, with a minor in English. She has completed specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham approach through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), equipping her with a strong foundation in the science of reading and Structured Literacy. Shannon is experienced in supporting students with reading difficulties, such as dyslexia, and is committed to using evidence-based practices to help every child become a confident and capable reader.
Originally from a small town in British Columbia, Shannon brings warmth, creativity, and a deep love of learning into her work. Her background in the arts, outdoor education, and inclusive classroom support has shaped her holistic approach to teaching. She believes in fostering a welcoming environment where all students feel inspired, motivated, and valued. Outside of her work, Shannon enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and their dog, Tully, as well as baking, reading, and exploring creative hobbies.