Meet the Staff
How is the Center Organized and Staffed?
The Center operates as a unit attached to the College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University. Direct oversight responsibility rests with the holder of the Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies, an endowed Chair established by Katherine Davis Murfree in 1988.
Professional Staff
Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Position currently vacant
Dr. Diane J.Sawyer retired in May 2010 after 20 years of dedication to MTSU, to the
parents, children and educators of Tennessee, and to her quest to unravel the puzzle
of dyslexia.
James L. (Jim) Herman, Ed. D.
James.Herman@mtsu.edu
Director, Tennessee Center for Study & Treatment of Dyslexia
Plans and guides the work of the Center for Dyslexia to achieve its goals and promotes
the general growth and evolution of Center services.
Debbie Bauder, M.Ed., CCC/SLP
Debbie.Bauder@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Education Services & Early Intervention
Oversees long-term progress of students in school-based programs; addresses early
identification and intervention (children ages 5-8); provides consultation and teacher
training; and engages in research.
Erin Alexander, Ed.S., NCSP
Erin.Alexander@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Clinical Services
Coordinator and overseer of assessment services; provides consultation and training
services to school personnel; provides training and supervision for students in the
School Psychology graduate program at MTSU; engages in research.
Melissa L. Brock, M.Ed.
Melissa.Brock@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Adolescent Services
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Support Staff
Sharon Farmer, B.S. , CPS
Sharon.Farmer@mtsu.edu
Executive Aide
Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Grace James, B.A. , CPS
Grace.James@mtsu.edu
Secretary, Center for Dyslexia
- Whitney Wrenn
- Andrea Milligan
- Katherine Lower
- Katie Rowe
- Kelly Powell
Web/Technology Assistant - Anthony Mills
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