Debra Buchanan, Ed.D., has been named the Administrative Director of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children. Buchanan joins medical director, Sheryl Frierson, M.D., in leading the internationally recognized Center for Dyslexia while assisting in the development of new projects and helping to maintain the mission of giving children back their childhood.
“We are excited to have Dr. Buchanan on board,” says Medical Director of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders Sheryl Frierson, M.D. “Her extensive experience directing services for children with learning differences in local public school districts makes her an invaluable addition to the Center for Dyslexia.”
Dr. Buchanan earned her Doctorate of Education from Texas A&M in Commerce, Texas and completed her Master of Education at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her superintendent certification through Texas A&M Commerce and has completed Project Management Program (PMP) Training.
Dr. Buchanan has spent 37 years in education and began her career as a special education teacher in Fairfax, VA. She has served in various leadership roles, most recently as the Executive Director of Special Education in Garland ISD. As an educator, she was named Teacher of The Year in Rockwall ISD and has received the Bravo Award by the Texas Council for Women School Executives.
“I have worked with the Scottish Rite Center for Dyslexia for over twenty years in the role of school district administrator over Dyslexia, Section 504 and Special Education,” says Dr. Buchanan. “The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders is renowned for its research in the areas of dyslexia instruction and therapist training and I am excited and humbled to join this amazing team.”
“We are excited to have Dr. Buchanan on board,” says Medical Director of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders Sheryl Frierson, M.D. “Her extensive experience directing services for children with learning differences in local public school districts makes her an invaluable addition to the Center for Dyslexia.”
Dr. Buchanan earned her Doctorate of Education from Texas A&M in Commerce, Texas and completed her Master of Education at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her superintendent certification through Texas A&M Commerce and has completed Project Management Program (PMP) Training.
Dr. Buchanan has spent 37 years in education and began her career as a special education teacher in Fairfax, VA. She has served in various leadership roles, most recently as the Executive Director of Special Education in Garland ISD. As an educator, she was named Teacher of The Year in Rockwall ISD and has received the Bravo Award by the Texas Council for Women School Executives.
“I have worked with the Scottish Rite Center for Dyslexia for over twenty years in the role of school district administrator over Dyslexia, Section 504 and Special Education,” says Dr. Buchanan. “The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders is renowned for its research in the areas of dyslexia instruction and therapist training and I am excited and humbled to join this amazing team.”
“We are fortunate to recruit a leader with Dr. Buchanan’s educational expertise, experience with the Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum and her existing relationships with school districts,” says Senior Vice President of Operations Matt Chance.
