Cena W. Holifield

Coordinator of Dyslexia Therapy Program
Assistant Professor of Education

cholifield@wmcarey.edu
(601) 450-3333

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Cena Holifield has served students with dyslexia as a teacher, dyslexia therapist, and administrator for over 20 years.  She founded Dynamic Dyslexia Design; The 3-D School in Petal, MS, a state accredited, special purpose school in 2008 where she remains as the Executive Director.  Dr. Holifield has worked with Mississippi Legislators to codify standards that benefit the education of students with dyslexia. These standards include the components required for dyslexia therapy training programs, the credentials of a dyslexia therapist, and the requirement for early dyslexia screening. Her professional mission includes meeting the needs of children with dyslexia through providing a model dyslexia school, training dyslexia therapists, and providing outreach to public and non-public schools. Dr. Holifield enjoys spending time with her husband, Brad, and their two daughters, Elise and Erin.           

Degrees and Certifications

• Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
• M.Ed. in Dyslexia Therapy, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
• M.Ed. Elementary Education, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
• Qualified Instructor (CALT-QI) of Dyslexia Therapy, Neuhaus Education Center, Houston, TX
• Nationally Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)