When Marilena’s Grade 4 teachers called her parents in for a meeting, they shared what many parents dread hearing: “She has the potential, but she’s not quite reaching it.”
While Marilena was hardworking and intelligent, she was underperforming in class. Her reading was slow, her spelling inconsistent, and her written work didn’t reflect her true capabilities.
A closer look reveals the gaps
An educational assessment revealed that while Marilena’s comprehension was solid when information was read to her, her reading efficiency, phonemic decoding, and sight word fluency were below expectations. These difficulties also impacted her spelling and writing. Her academic test results fell short of what her cognitive potential predicted.
Discovering Edublox
A friend whose daughter had blossomed through Edublox recommended the program. Encouraged by this success story, Marilena’s mom, Athena Theodoropoulos, reached out to an Edublox clinic and began a blended learning approach: one in-person lesson and one online with a live tutor.
Visible progress, renewed confidence
Within a short period, the transformation was undeniable:
- Reading, spelling, and reading speed improved by a full year in six months, according to her Edublox follow-up evaluation.
- Her confidence grew. Marilena no longer questioned why her hard work didn’t pay off—now it does.
- Her school performance climbed. Her Grade 5 report card showed a dramatic improvement in language literacy, a direct reflection of her hard work and the program’s impact (see below).
“She pushed herself to do better, and the results followed. We’re so proud of the progress she’s made and grateful to the teachers and tutors who guided her.”
— Athena
A word to other parents
If your child is smart and diligent but still underachieving, Marilena’s story is proof that there’s hope. The right support can bridge the gap between potential and performance.
“What impressed us most was that Edublox identified the same core challenges as the psychologist—without ever having seen the report.”
— Athena
All it takes is one step to get started.
