Board of Directors

NOBIDA offers multiple resources, educational events, and an optimistic support network for dyslexic individuals and all advocates seeking a better understanding of dyslexia. Comprised of educators, researchers, and invested community members, we pledge to work tirelessly until everyone can read.

We are a branch of the International Dyslexia Association with an active and passionate board and we serve the northern Ohio community. Whether you are dyslexic or know someone that is dyslexic, we are here to offer hope, support, and resources to help you on your journey.

Executive Committee

Jennifer Scaffidi, M.Ed., CALT
President

Jennifer Scaffidi is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and a Multisensory Math Instructor. She is currently working in the Plain Local School District as well as assisting Marilyn Zecher in teaching her online Multisensory Math courses. She privately works with students in both reading and math. Jennifer also presents professional development workshops on Multisensory Reading and Math strategies.

Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in School Administration from Ashland University and a BS in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University with a minor in Psychology. She is a member of the Academic Language Therapist Association.

Kerry Agins, Esq.
First Vice-President

Kerry Agins has devoted her legal practice, Agins and Gilman, LLC to the representation of individuals with disabilities. With a primary focus on special education, she has assisted students with a wide variety of diagnoses in ensuring that their needs are met in Ohio’s public schools. She has represented individuals in eligibility and IEP meetings, administrative reviews and resolution sessions, and in front of state and government agencies for IDEA and Section 504 complaints, due process hearings, state level reviews, and in federal court. As an adjunct professor, she co-taught disability law at Case Western Reserve University. Kerry has also represented parent groups in bringing successful complaints regarding systemic issues to the Ohio Department of Education.

Jennifer Murphy, Ph.D.
Second Vice-President

Jennifer Murphy is co-owner and Director of Assessment at Achievement Advantage, a private school psychology practice. Murphy is a school psychologist who is dually licensed through the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio State Board of Psychology. In her role, she conducts psychoeducational assessments for Achievement Advantage Assessment & Services, including private evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Orton-Gillingham assessments, and assessments for giftedness, with a particular emphasis on learning disorders and executive functioning. Jennifer attended Cleveland State University to pursue her Ph.D. in Urban Education with a specialization in Learning and Development. Her research interests include specific learning disability identification practices, psychologist training, and literacy practices and policies.

Jo Ann Sicafuse, Ed. S.
Secretary

Jo Ann Sicafuse is a School Psychologist for the Boardman Local School District, providing her services in an elementary K-3 building and outside schools at various grade levels. Her previous work includes a position as the Instructional Specialist at the Rich Center for Autism. A certified Orton Gillingham tutor, Sicafuse has also worked for the Children’s Learning Center and as a private practitioner. An active NOBIDA member for over 6 years, she is grateful to serve alongside many accomplished individuals dedicated to its mission and excited for her new role as an Executive Committee member.

Brian Adkins, MBA
Treasurer

Bio coming soon!

Jenny Lambert, BSBA
President Appointee

Bio coming soon!