Ep.24 | Defying the Odds and Finding Academic Success with Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore
July 5, 2023
Join Winifred A. Winston in this inspiring episode where we delve into the incredible journey of our guest Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore. She defied the odds and transformed her life from a place of hardship to one of tremendous success. Despite facing challenges like undiagnosed dyslexia, low self-esteem, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, Dr. Johnson-Rockmore managed to rise above it all, becoming a college professor, published author and founder and president of a nonprofit organization.
Join Winifred A. Winston in this inspiring episode where we delve into the incredible journey of our guest Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore. She defied the odds and transformed her life from a place of hardship to one of tremendous success. Despite facing challenges like undiagnosed dyslexia, low self-esteem, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, Dr. Johnson-Rockmore managed to rise above it all, becoming a college professor, published author and founder and president of a nonprofit organization.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
- Discovering Dyslexia: Dr. Johnson-Rockmore shares her early struggles with reading and writing, the challenges faced in school, and the impact it had on her self-esteem.
- The Power of Determination: Despite being told that she would never be able to go to college, she refused to let her dyslexia define her future.
- Seeking Support: She talks about the importance of seeking help and finding supportive individuals who believe in your abilities.
- Highlights the role of mentors, teachers, and interventionists in her journey.
- And so much more!
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About Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore:
Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore is the Founding President and CEO of Vessels of Hope, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with learning disabilities. She the President of Harcum College’s Alumni Association. Dr. Johnson-Rockmore is a board member of the Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She is also currently employed at Eastern University as an adjunct Professor at Eastern University and Harcum College she is also an Enrollment Counselor at Eastern University. She is the author of the book Journey of Hope: An Everyday Guide for Adults with Dyslexia and one of the co-authors of the book anthology, Rise Up: Women Who Led Building Legacy is a frequent speaker about how dyslexia affected her life and how she has been able to succeed.
After being told she would never be able to go to college, Dr. Johnson-Rockmore earned an Associate degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Women’s Studies from Harcum College; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Resource Management from Cabrini University; an M.ED. in Multicultural Education from Eastern University and was awarded an honorary Ph.D. in Christian Education from the Accelerated School of Christian Ministry International. Inc
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You can find Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore . . .
Facebook: Tracy Johnson
Facebook Group: Vessels of Hope
Linkedin: Dr.Tracy Johnson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vesselsofhopeve
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tracyjohnson/
Website: http://vesselsofhopevessels.org
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Resources from this Episode:
Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore’s group “Vessels of Hope”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/309632709069501/
International Dyslexia Association: https://dyslexiaida.org/
The Cosby Show about Dyslexia, Season 6, Episode 4:https://youtu.be/xxYjKDxYH2U
The Wilson Reading System: https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/wilson-reading-system/
“Journey of Hope: An Everyday Guide for Adults with Dyslexia Paperback” by Dr.Tracy Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Hope-Everyday-Adults-Dyslexia/dp/1736119893
Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore is featured in the highly touted HBO2 documentary film, “Journey into Dyslexia: Great Minds Think Differently”: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Into-Dyslexia-Erin-Brockovich-Ellis/dp/B005GFO4JM
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