— ABOUT THE DYSLEXIA LIFE
About Hilary Reese | DODEA Special Education Advocate
About Hilary Reese | Military Special Education Advocate
Founder of The Dyslexia Life, graduate-level paralegal, and a Coast Guard spouse who has moved her own family’s IEP across three states. Hilary helps military and public-school parents of dyslexic and ADHD learners get real results — not just paperwork.
Legal Training
A graduate-level paralegal degree and Special Education Law Certificate from USD mean Hilary reads an IEP like a legal document — line by line, looking for what’s missing.
Lived Military Experience
12 years as a Coast Guard spouse and a member of the military community since 2000 — she has moved her own child’s IEP across three states.
Personal Stake
Her own child has severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities and is now a thriving college student. This work started at her own IEP table.
Our Mission
We help parents navigate the complex system of resources and educational support available for children with dyslexia — from understanding parent rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to building an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that actually fits the child in front of you. We support students in public schools and military-connected schools around the globe.
Our History
Founded in 2019 by Hilary Reese, The Dyslexia Life has spent over five years supporting dyslexic students in reaching their goals. We provide dyslexia help and support to students in public, private, and Department of War Education Agency (DoDEA/DoWEA) schools worldwide — including IEP consultation, dyslexia resources, and tailored advocacy.
CEO & Founder, The Dyslexia Life
Hilary Reese is a special education advocate, IEP coach, and the founder of The Dyslexia Life. A Coast Guard spouse for 12 years and a member of the military community since 2000, she brings both legal training and lived experience to every family she serves. She holds a BSBA in Finance from the University of Denver, a graduate-level paralegal degree from the University of San Diego, and a Special Education Law Certificate from USD.
Hilary’s passion for this work is personal. Her own child — who has severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities — is now a thriving college student at Auburn University. That journey from confusion and frustration to confidence and advocacy is exactly what she helps other parents navigate every day.
She serves as the Georgia Parent Volunteer for Decoding Dyslexia Military and as Military Liaison for Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, and is a recognized voice in dyslexia advocacy across the state and beyond. Through The Dyslexia Life, Hilary provides special education advocacy, IEP coaching, and digital resources for parents who are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting results for their child.
Legal training. Military life. Real results.
Hilary reads an IEP the way a paralegal reads a contract — line by line, looking for what’s missing. And she knows what it feels like to watch that IEP disappear the moment new orders come in.
Her advocacy draws on IDEA, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, and 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(f), which governs how a child’s IEP transfers when a family moves between states.
In 2026, Georgia Passed HB 1193 — Georgia’s Early Literacy Act
Georgia’s Early Literacy Act changes how schools screen for and respond to reading difficulties like dyslexia. If you’re a Georgia parent trying to understand what this means for your child’s screening, services, or IEP, Hilary can walk you through it.
Need help with your child’s IEP or 504?
Let’s talk through what’s happening and what your family’s options are — no pressure, just clarity.
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Legal Training
A graduate-level paralegal degree and Special Education Law Certificate from USD mean Hilary reads an IEP like a legal document — line by line, looking for what’s missing.
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Lived Military Experience
12 years as a Coast Guard spouse and a member of the military community since 2000 — she has moved her own child’s IEP across three states.
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Personal Stake
Her own child has severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities and is now a thriving college student. This work started at her own IEP table.
— OUR STORY
Our Mission
We help parents navigate the complex system of resources and educational support available for children with dyslexia — from understanding parent rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to building an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that actually fits the child in front of you. We support students in public schools and military-connected schools around the globe.
Our History
Founded in 2019 by Hilary Reese, The Dyslexia Life has spent over five years supporting dyslexic students in reaching their goals. We provide dyslexia help and support to students in public, private, and Department of War Education Agency (DoDEA/DoWEA) schools worldwide — including IEP consultation, dyslexia resources, and tailored advocacy.
— MEET HILARY
CEO & Founder, The Dyslexia Life
Special Education Advocate · IEP Coach · Military Spouse · Paralegal
Hilary Reese is a special education advocate, IEP coach, and the founder of The Dyslexia Life. A Coast Guard spouse for 12 years and a member of the military community since 2000, she brings both legal training and lived experience to every family she serves. She holds a BSBA in Finance from the University of Denver, a graduate-level paralegal degree from the University of San Diego, and a Special Education Law Certificate from USD.
Hilary’s passion for this work is personal. Her own child — who has severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities — is now a thriving college student at Auburn University. That journey from confusion and frustration to confidence and advocacy is exactly what she helps other parents navigate every day.
She serves as the Georgia Parent Volunteer for Decoding Dyslexia Military and as Military Liaison for Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, and is a recognized voice in dyslexia advocacy across the state and beyond. Through The Dyslexia Life, Hilary provides special education advocacy, IEP coaching, and digital resources for parents who are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting results for their child.
— WHY FAMILIES TRUST HER
Legal training. Military life. Real results.
Hilary reads an IEP the way a paralegal reads a contract — line by line, looking for what’s missing. And she knows what it feels like to watch that IEP disappear the moment new orders come in.
Her advocacy draws on IDEA, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, and 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(f), which governs how a child’s IEP transfers when a family moves between states.
✓BSBA in Finance — University of Denver
✓Graduate-Level Paralegal Degree — University of San Diego
✓Special Education Law Certificate — University of San Diego
✓Georgia Parent Volunteer — Decoding Dyslexia Military
✓Military Liaison — Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
✓Founder, The Dyslexia Life (est. 2019)
✓25+ years in the military community
In 2026, Georgia Passed HB 1193 — Georgia’s Early Literacy Act
Georgia’s Early Literacy Act changes how schools screen for and respond to reading difficulties like dyslexia. If you’re a Georgia parent trying to understand what this means for your child’s screening, services, or IEP, Hilary can walk you through it.
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