Our mission is to build confidence and unlock the potential in children with dyslexia through comprehensive, tangible resources.
Our mission is to build confidence and unlock the potential in children with dyslexia through comprehensive, tangible resources.
Reimagine Learning
Welcome!
Welcome to Coloring Confidence, where we take a whole-child approach to dyslexia!
Created by dyslexics, for dyslexics, we deeply understand the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that accompany dyslexia because we have faced them ourselves. Our personal experience fuels our dedication to offering holistic, affordable resources that address every aspect of dyslexic challenges. Through art integration, meditation, and yoga, we empower elementary schoolers with dyslexia with the tools they need to build lifelong confidence, resilience, and success.
Here, your child is championed, valued, and supported in every aspect of their journey with dyslexia.
Discover our innovative programs designed to support the academic success and well-being of elementary schoolers with dyslexia while providing valuable education for parents and teachers.
Programs
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Serene Scholars: In the Classroom
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Serene Scholars: Membership Program
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Erasing the Stigma Video Series
Understand Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a lifelong learning difference that affects how the brain processes language. Often running in families, dyslexia affects approximately 20% of the world’s population. The condition is commonly characterized by difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, and learning a second language. However, dyslexia can also be a superpower! Many individuals with dyslexia excel in creative thinking, problem-solving, complex conceptualization, and big-picture analysis.
To help you better understand dyslexia, we offer a range of free educational resources.
Free Activities
Explore our free art integration projects aligned with U.S. educational standards. These projects use art and creativity to make education engaging and accessible for elementary schoolers with dyslexia!
Our Team
Julia de Montagnac
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Julia de Montagnac, a proud dyslexic and current student at Princeton University, is deeply committed to destigmatizing this learning difference and empowering others to recognize its strengths. Through her personal journey, she has overcome many challenges associated with dyslexia and embraced the unique abilities it brings. Julia ensures that Coloring Confidence’s projects are grounded in the latest research, providing high-quality, evidence-based support for children with dyslexia. Julia successfully implemented these projects in elementary school districts in New Jersey, working directly with students with dyslexia through the art-integrated curriculum.
Dr. Pali Payne-Storey PsyD, LCSW, MS
Meditation Program Director
Dr. Pali Payne-Storey is a dedicated psychologist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and Delaware, and a certified meditation instructor. She holds an undergraduate degree from Howard University, a graduate degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. As someone with dyslexia, Dr. Payne-Storey brings a unique perspective and deep passion to her work. Her personal experiences navigating a neurotypical world fuel her dedication to fostering supportive and empowering environments that help children with dyslexia thrive.
Robyn Spodek-Schindler LPC, LPAT
Chief Art Integration Consultant
Robyn Spodek-Schindler is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Nationally Certified Counselor. Robyn has spent over a decade working with children, adolescents, and young adults in various settings, including schools, counseling programs, and hospitals, specializing in treating anxiety and depression. Her extensive clinical experience has earned her several national awards, including multiple Best Kids Docs nominations and the 2024 Community Champion of Arts Education award.
Shop the Confidence Club
Discover our fun and uplifting school supplies that celebrate the brilliance of dyslexia and spread positivity. Each purchase makes you part of a passionate community dedicated to redefining what it means to be dyslexic. Join the club and make a difference with every item you choose!