Cynthia is the founder of Dyslexia Playground, where she draws on her unique perspective as a twice-exceptional (2E) individual with “an exquisitely dyslexic brain” and decades of experience as a special education teacher, coach, graphic facilitator, trainer and speaker, to empower students, parents, and educators across Colorado and beyond. After transitioning from the classroom, Cynthia became a certified coach and trainer for the Hendricks Institute, specializing in conscious living practices to support authentic connection and improved emotional literacy in personal, professional, and educational environments. She is certified as a “Team Performance Model” facilitator through The Grove Consultants International. She leverages graphic facilitation to guide teams through emotional dynamics, integrating these insights into strategic planning, team norming goal setting, and future visioning. Cynthia’s interactive presentations are known for their blend of practical strategies and powerful a-ha moments, emphasizing play as a catalyst for accelerating learning, connection and growth.