About the Author

Marv is a passionate reading teacher, an expert curriculum specialist with evidence-based training, and—most importantly—a mother who understands firsthand the worries and hopes of families navigating literacy challenges. When her son struggled to learn to read and write in public school, Marv didn’t wait for promises that he would “catch up someday.” Instead, she became a relentless advocate, empowering both her child and other families to take charge of their learning journeys.

Marvi brings substantial professional expertise to her work. She spent more than a decade at the Reading Lions Center / California Technical Assistance Center for Reading First, where she trained with respected researchers in literacy and reading instruction, including Louisa Cook Moats, Ed.D.; Marilyn Adams, Ph.D.; Barbara Foreman, Ph.D.; Edward J. Kame’enui, Ph.D.; John Shefelbine, PhD/EdS; Doug Carnine, Ph.D.; Reid Lyon, Ph.D.; and others. As a curriculum specialist, she directed the development of six-week and end-of-year assessments for California’s state-adopted reading programs—practical tools to help districts understand which skills and content students had learned and identify those that required additional instruction and practice.

Her assessments cover every essential pillar of reading: phonemic awareness, letter naming, phonics, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. Districts across California relied on this work—from K–6 English programs to K–3 Spanish programs—because it provides practical, trustworthy insight into student progress. Marvi also analyzed student data at every level, from individual classrooms to whole districts and statewide trends, always with one goal in mind: helping children become confident, capable readers. You can download the tests at https://readingtests.info/.

Marvi designed her easy-to-follow lessons with real families and teachers in mind: for parents at the kitchen table, desperate for ways to help their children thrive, and for teachers who never give up on a struggling reader. Each manual is purposefully affordable and accessible, inspired by the conviction that every child deserves the power and joy of reading—no matter their story. If you know a family or educator who could benefit, please share the store link. Together, we can unlock a world of confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning for more children.

Today, Marvi’s Way™ is at the heart of everything she offers—rooted in research, shaped by years of classroom and statewide experience, and powered by a mother’s determination to help children thrive. If you’re looking for a supportive, proven path to reading growth, you’re in the right place.