Barbara Mader has been a teacher in three states in the fields of speech therapy, special education, and reading. She has worked with students from pre-school through age 21. She also tutors for local districts and privately, primarily helping students with components of dyslexia improve their reading and spelling skills, and increase reading fluency. As a volunteer with Literacy NY, she helps adults with difficulties in reading and writing English or obtaining a GED. Barbara also serves as the Albany Cats Examiner. She has been a lifelong animal lover with cats as her favorites. A budding novelist and blogger, Barbara has almost completed her first novel, and blogs regularly at "What Mama Says." Her other interests include vegetable and flower gardening, healthy cooking and her family. You may contact Barbara with your comments and questions.