Recently graduated magna cum laude from law school with a dual degree in Cultural Foundations of Education, and C.A.S. Disability Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law and passed the New York State bar examination. Ptahra served as program director at Everyone Reading (formerly New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Association). She also served as Chief of Staff for New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon.

Don started his company in 1980 with a singular vision to help students read and write with technology. Since then, we’ve reached over 32,000 schools with our assistive technology tools. Don is a national speaker, a photographer, and the visionary behind Readtopia®—the comprehensive Reading/ELA curriculum for middle and high school students with complex needs.

Assistive Technology Specialist and an Occupational Therapist who has worked in school districts for over 15 years in Southern California and currently works with Don Johnston Incorporated as an Educational Support Specialist. She collaborates with district professionals, educators, and therapists to integrate technologies that help students access the curriculum. Kati is also the parent of a student with reading disabilities.