Dyslexia Center Of The Pacific Inc Dcp

DCP is so great for our community, kids and especially parents. We don't learn much from our local schools about dyslexia. Thank you for helping my children and myself!

I have been volunteering with this company for many years. I have watched Margarette help numerous people not just overcome their struggles but give them hope and bring back their confidence. What I have learned from this place is that if you truly love what you do, it’s not a job. This center and the team behind it genuinely cares for their community. Beyond the scope of helping people overcome their learning disabilities, they give them so much that they will carry with them for the rest of their life. I have been volunteering here for over 10 years and the reason I still do is because it fills me with so much joy to watch Margarette interact with her students and watch their progress from when they start to where they are now. I wish that I had teachers as passionate as she is growing up.

This non-profit organization has been around for 20+ years started by a wonderful woman by the name of Margarette Pang. She has made terrific progress with the children, teenagers, and adults that have come across DCP for help, including my child. Our 'Ohana is so very grateful that God guided us to her as we did not know where to turn for guidance and help regarding Dyslexia.
Mahalo Nui Margarette for having the compassion, patience and knowledge when helping our child!

DCP has helped me and continues to help me with my 2year old son who has dyslexia, allowing me to understand what he’s going through and to be able to communicate properly with my son. I also have dyslexia which I never knew until now and it all makes sense.
Not only that but I believe that DCP has also helped and continues to help many local people here in the Cook Islands and our community. We are all so very greatful for all that DCP does here on our little paradise������������������������

Kia Orana, from the Cook Is, It is my great pleasure to write and give my support towards the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific Inc (DCP). Mrs. Margarette Pang, you have vision to educate our special needs, we have to journey on this voyage helping our 'Ohana, including the Pacific islands Te Moananui o Kiva. Provide the quality to enhance, sharing the Power {mana} given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ to make changes to the world, In conclusion the strength and Power is in your hands. Mahalo Nui!

My name in Punua Marsters and i work as a Assistance Co-Ordinator, driver, Cook Islands Are Pa Metua meaning the house of the Elderlies, we are a NGO. a non profitable organization, However we face with the diverse needs and disabilities of the elderlies.24 /7.
We are grateful to support the Dyslexia Centre of the Pacific Inc DCP because we did not know that your Centre exist until it was introduced to us with all the Educational resources that are available to our community, our children, youth, Parent; as well as our elderlies citizens

We are incredibly grateful to have found such an excellent tutor for our son. Margarette has been a tremendous support to both our family and our son. Since he started working with her, we’ve noticed real progress in his schoolwork and confidence. Margarette is not only patient but also truly understands how to connect with our son in a way that keeps him engaged and motivated. She has such a gift for teaching children with dyslexia, bringing love and dedication to her work every day.
Margarette is amazing and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and exceptional tutor.

Aloha, I am the Founder of the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, Inc. (DCP) and have volunteered my professional services for the past 9-years out of 20-years. I LOVE what I do, the HOPE I provide, students I get to know, parents that become family ('Ohana) to me and DCP. Every donation that DCP has received stays in the State of Hawaii to keep DCP open as there are very few services and specialist in Dyslexia here in Hawai'i. Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, formerly known as, Dyslexia Tutoring Center of Hawaii has survived for 20-years in Hawai'i and I am so PROUD of each parent, student, schools, professionals, and community that we have previously and continue to serve today.
Mahalo Nui Loa from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone who has believed and continue to support our services.

Why aren’t there more Dyslexia Center of the Pacific in other areas on Oahu and outer islands?
Margaret has a wealth of information regarding dyslexia, she’s understanding and a pleasure to speak with. She helped me understand more and gave me HOPE.
Thank you DCP

DCP has helped my ‘Ohana understand dyslexia and provided tutoring that increased his grade level.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about DCP. What they have done to help my daughter these past few years, i couldnt possibly convey in 160 characters.

DCP has been a GOD sent blessing to our daughter who struggles with Dyslexia and Disgraphia. We've tried so many different types of tutoring services in the past, and unfortunately, none of them were able to help our daughter move forward in her learning journey. As a parent, I remember feeling so frustrated to 1. not be able to help my own child, and 2 not being able to find her the support she needed to be successful until we found DCP! We Mahalo Margarette & Angel from the bottom of our hearts for their ability to connect with my child and truly understand her needs. I thank them for their love, their dedication to serve, support, and build up our Keiki. Today, my daughter is a strong and confident reader because of the skills she has learned through this wonderful center. Mahalo Nui DCP ❤️

Margarette has assessed 2 of my children and the first thing I noticed was that they are very comfortable with her which made me feel good. She understands their individual struggles and speaks to them in a way that gives them confidence and motivation. I even learned something about my family and myself. Thank you for being an advocate for our children and for giving a voice to those who aren't being heard.

The service that Dyslexia Center of the Pacific provides to this state is so invaluable. I hope DCP can continue to support our community and provide the opportunities for the young to find their place in this world.

As someone who is dyslexic myself, I greatly appreciate the center and what they are doing. They helped not only me work through my learning disabilities but also many other kids. Something that makes them stand out is their passion to help children, which you don't see around a lot. I wouldn't be where I am without them!

Amazing company, demonstrates true quality and care for the students. I appreciate the patience and time they take to connect with the kids and help better understand the program. Appreciate everything they do for our future successors to excel in their education

I am an educator and I have come across many different kinds of students and I think that the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific has helped so many students and that I have learned from them some information on how to work some of my students who fall under the same category of people who visit this center. I feel what DPS is doing is so important for the children of Hawaii.

I have been part of DCP from the beginning, 19 years ago, Wow and we're still going. There is so much need for Dyslexia awareness in the field of education everywhere. DCP has helped over 5000 people since we first opened our doors. Thank you for ALL your support and blessings.

I have chosen to be on DCP's board for the following reasons: ••They are highly knowledgeable in the field of dyslexia ••They are the only center in the pacific that specializes in dyslexia ••Parents and students have been very satisfied with the outcome Please support DCP as donations are very much welcomed

The Dyslexia Center of the Pacific provided much needed tutoring to our son who is dyslexic.

Aloha, Im Lexi I want to thank Aunty Margarette and Aunty Angel for all of their hard work. I appreciate everything they have done for me. Without Dyslexia Center Of The Pacific Inc Dcp I wouldn't be where I am now. For example when I was zooming with Aunty Margarette she had me type a story about my trip to Disneyland, time had passed and I finished with 12 pages full of details with over 3,000 words, and me myself didn't even know I could do that. This showed me that even though I have Dyslexia, it doesn't make me different from others it makes me better. I feel that they have definitely prepared me for intermediate, and again from the bottom of my heart for everything they have done for me.
Love, Lexi.

Margarette & Angel have been such a blessing to our family. They have so much patience & dedication with tutoring children w/ dyslexia. They are the experts! My child has benefited so much with tutoring from Dyslexia Center of the Pacific. They are truly the best!

DCP has provided our 'Ohana with guidance and information that we were unable to retrieve from others. My Keiki is doing very well and CAN READ. It would be a blessing if the State of Hawai'i contracted DCP's services so everyone can have a chance to benefit from their services whether it is screening, tutoring or being informed on dyslexia. You'd be surprised how many individuals and educators don't understand "what dyslexia is." Mahalo DCP

Dyslexia Center of the Pacific helped my nephew with tutoring and has been very supportive with his educational goals.

Working with students that feel that they are not worthy of learning, have a low self-esteem, and their parents are ready to give up. DCP builds these children, educates the parents and empowers the family to look towards the future. DCP could improve by receiving funding to hire and train additional tutors, and educate more students. Thank you for sharing the information on all of these worthy nonprofits!!

Margarette and Angel have been so amazing. My son has ADHD and Dyslexia. He stared tutoring during covid in the middle of 1st grade. At the time he could not read a single word. They have worked endlessly and patiently and now in the 4th grade he's able to read a chapter book to me. He loves them and always comes home wanting to talk about his session and what he enjoyed. In fact he's the one that encouraged me to take this survey. He asked me "mommy are you happy with how they've helped me" and I said "very", then he said "then please take the survey". Thank you over much Dyslexic Center of the Pacific, Inc!!!

The Dyslexia Center Of The Pacific Inc Dcp provides an outstanding service for both children and adults diagnosed with Dyslexia. The tutors are able to understand, encourage, and engage each student to provide them with the skills needed to achieve success. From their services and endless support, the students are also given the confidence and courage to tackle any task in life. Thank you!

I am familiar with a family who has enjoyed your tutoring services to support students with dyslexia, boost their self-confidence and educate family support network to understand learning differences. I have also had the privilege of working with people, who confided they struggled with dyslexia, and found them to be highly intelligent. They learned later in life that they had dyslexia, and I am sure if they had known when they were younger, it would have made a tremendous difference in how they studied and learned as well as with their self-confidence. Educating teachers and counselors in the resources your organization has to offer would help more students and families. Even knowing how to identify concerns or issues early on would be helpful so students do not need to feel so alone and have to overcompensate with how they progress. Thank you for all the good work you offer to our community! BB Aunty

Tutors are fantastic. It's helped our child with self esteem and self confidence and our family on how best to provide support.

DCP has not only helped my child but also helped me learn. I brought my daughter to them when she was in early elementary. They taught her skills to overcome her dyslexia and ways to self advocate. This has helped her throughout elementary, middle school, and now high school. Even though she no longer attends DCP, the skills she's learned there has helped her to succeed tremendously in her education. She was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society and has held a 4.0 every year. I am so proud of all of her hard work and learned how best to help her as a parent. They have truly been a blessing to our family.

Staff has provided extraordinary teachings to my nephew, he is progressing and gaining self confidence in the few months he's been there. Commend their patience, caring, commitment and dedication on educating the students.

I have been volunteering with DCP for a while now and I am still amazed at the impact that this program has on people. During my time with them I have witnessed many different people of many ages learn to overcome their struggles and also gain confidence in who they are. On top of that I've also learned how important it is to be passionate about what you do. Margarette is one of the most hard working people I know and seeing her passion and drive for helping her community has given me motivation to find a career I love and have a strong work ethic.

the staff really care about each student and it reflects through the work they do. they really individualize their teaching to each student in order to maximize positive impact

Dear Aunty Margarette & Angel, You helped me so much! I learned things that helped me a lot. Like open syllables, closed syllables, kiss the kat rule & more. Also, you understand me & you're patient. If I didn't learn long vowels & short vowels I would be struggling because every word has a short or long vowel. I'm thankful for all your time & support tutoring me. Love, BB

DCP, tutored my daughter throughout her intermediate and high school years, staff was very professional and motivated to help with her dyslexia, program was excellent, A+. She is 25 now and there is no doubt DPC helped her over come dyslexia! Highly recommend!!

The Dyslexia Center of the pacific gave me the tools to improve my reading and writing abilities. In today's world everything requires reading skill, they helped decode the written word.

We need this center for the unfortunate children as well as any children who wants to learn about anything in life, let's keep this program going for all kids and nationalitys

Im please to say that if it is helping the Children's of the South Pacific & Around the World i think it's a good thing to help the children of the world to teach the up coming and how to spell and to sound out words if i could go back to school again i would go to learn and to help other who could not spell or to read and to pernicious word .thank you very much.

Society needs to learn more about Dyslexia and Dyslexia combined with AD/HD because our children are the future. Margarette and Angel have done this for at least 2 decades in Hawai'i. Let's come together and support DCP so they may continue to provide a well needed service to our community.

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Communication. Easily available. Love the people in this center. They are thoughtful and caring. Really Love you and take what they do seriously. No improvements from me. It's a big family and everyone here cares for your well-being. Amazing people here.

Putting people first and their struggles with learning. They live and love to help others overcome and succeed.

I am so forever grateful and thankful for Margarette and Angel! They have played such a huge part in my 3 boys lives and their learning. The Dyslexia Center of the Pacific have made my boy's learning experience much easier. They feel so comfortable and confident in their way of learning that they can now overcome and navigate through any struggle that may arise. I thank them for all that they do. My family and I hold them dear to our hearts. Mahalo Again!!

I have watch the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific grow throughout the years in Hawai'i and provide "HOPE" to numerous parents who needed it. Many of us feel alone trying to help our Keiki learn to read, write and spell. We don't understand Dyslexia and how it affects the
learning process from childhood through adulthood. It doesn't "poof and go away" when we become adults. It's comforting to know that we can call Margarette or Angel and ask for guidance in this realm. They have a lot of heart & patience!

Margarette and Angel are wonderful at the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific. The service and time they spend with each student is un-measurable. They achieve amazing results. We strongly recommend to anyone who is in need of helping their child to contact the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific.

We are so grateful for the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific and their incredible team! They have helped my son with his confidence with reading and have given him all of the tools necessary to advocate for himself. We are so proud to say that Noah is excelling academically and has achieved a 3.8 GPA and made the school honor roll list. We look forward to continue watching Noah grow academically!

I had the opportunity to volunteer with this amazing organization and had learned so much during my time there. The staff at DCP are passionate about what they do and I was touched to witness their commitment to helping the families they came in contact with. I have seen the change that their work with their students have made in the students and families lives and highly recommend this organization to anyone that may be struggling with dyslexia. Thank you to the wonderful staff at DCP for their hand in helping the people in our communities succeed!!

Thank you Margarette, for helping my Grandsons feel more confident and giving them the tools to be able to succeed. They are doing well because of you. I hope my other Grandchildren will be able to get some special attention from you also.
Mahalo for your aloha to all that have received your help.

Stepping in where our public and private schools have repeatedly failed to help kids with dyslexia. I wish we had more people in education like this. Helping kids, helping families, and helping communities; they represent the best of Hawaii.

A wonderful organization that is providing absolutely essential educational support for our youth.

Aloha!!
Mahalo Margarette and Angel Pang for helping our Keikis. I’m so thankful that they were able to work with you guys for over 2 years. You guys have taught them how to work through their struggles and feel more confident with their peers in school. They have excelled in so many areas and I love seeing them learn and grow. Thank you, thank you for still trying to help us and give us advice till this day.
Mahalo

Aloha!!
I am so happy and blessed to have come across Margarette and Angel Pang. They truly played such a HUGE role in all my kids lives. She has taught my children that they can exceed and be successful in area of struggle as long as they never give up. She taught them to have more confidence and how to overcome their struggles. I can’t wait for her to help my other children build that confidence and overcome their struggles as well. They always go above and beyond for the kids, they are sincere in their actions and purely do this for the love of the Keiki and to see them happy. I’m forever grateful and blessed!

I have been a part this center since its conception. I have seen, first hand, the passion and heart that Margarette has put into it. I have been lucky enough to meet the students who lives have been touched by DCP. How these students, children through adults, have grown as individuals and gained knowledge & self confidence. As an individual with dyslexia, I know this center has and continues to make a difference. Often times, the students that come to DCP have no where else to go and no one to help them. To see these students blossom into strong empowered individuals, equipped with the skills to help themselves, is a beautiful thing. I am proud to be able to be a part of all the good work DCP has done and continues to do. I hope to continue to be part of it for years to come.

An incredible organization to say the least! From the first moment that we were introduced to DCP we were amazed . The staff is very knowledgeable as well as willing to provide you and your family with the supports and information that you need to succeed in life with dyslexia. Our family is greatly thankful to DCP .

A small family professional service, they have pride in what they do. Quality, personal attention to each child. When the chips are down, parents come to the DCP and realize they should have came to them first. Bottom line, they are second to none.

As a former public official, appointed and elected, I have interacted with a multitude of nonprofit organizations over three (3) decades and it is very rare to come across an organization that is not just committed to its mission but passionate as well. I have seen the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific grow from its infancy to where, in my opinion, is now a sophisticated and valued asset for our State with respect to servicing those with dyslexia. I am proud of their work and especially humbled that Pegi Pang has allowed me to support its endeavors through the years. The State of Hawaii would be best served to formally adopt the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific as its partner in ensuring that those who face challenges with dyslexia are given the resources to succeed academically, socially and professionally. ERNIE MARTIN, Chairman, Honolulu City Council (2011-2016, 2018).

DCP provides a much needed service for parents, children, educators, professional and the community in Raising the Awareness about Dyslexia. They also provide one-on-one tutoring, Educational Workshop, and screenings. This Center was started with a lot of passion and love for struggling students who have a difficult time reading. DCP could benefit from a guardian Angel to keep them going.

The Dyslexia Center of the Pacific (DCP) under the guidance of Margarette has played an important role in the development and growth of the underserved youth and adults in our community. I am very thankful for all that Margarette and Angel has done to help change the lives for several of my family members. DCP gave them the skills to become comfortable and confident in not only school but in life. Margarette and Angel understands that each person learns differently. They pay special attention to the person’s strengths and weaknesses thereby tailoring each session to fit those needs. I have personally watched a cousin who has always been shy and withdrawn begin to blossom and attain confidence in his ability to read, write, and communicate. Margarette created a unique opportunity for students that have completed the program. Those students were able to become tutors and help others who are struggling. DCP has touched so many lives and not only helped the child or adult in need but also helped their families to understand and recognize the difficulties that these individuals face every day. I highly recommend anyone that needs help or knows someone that needs help to reach out to DCP.

DCP provides a much needed service here in the Pacific. I wish it was around when my family was growing up. Margarette and Angel have provided so much “HOPE” for parents and children when they opened DCP, what a blessing. It is a hard time for everyone in world right now, but yet they find the time to touch the hearts of these children and help them read. Thank you DCP, Margarette and Angel

Having known Margarette for many, many years, watching her children grow up and struggle in school as she did when we were kids, was not easy. As time went by and we had kids of our own, Margarette sought further education in the field of Dyslexia and AD/HD because she wanted to provide her children and others the opportunity to succeed in school and life. Growing up in Hawaii, no one knew what dyslexia was and how to help someone with it. It has been misdiagnosed, mislabeled, and misunderstood. These children are not "lazy & stupid" as they were classified, instead, they are highly intelligent. If you suspect your child has dyslexia, in need of help, someone to talk to, or looking for HOPE, contact the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific. They have been around for 16+ years and provided online educational services nationwide. We are lucky to have them here in Hawaii supporting the Pacific.

As a family member of Peggie and Angel, I know how hard they work and care for people that will profit from this non-profit. Not profit as in $$ but profit in their well-being and education. Many of our family members are affected by Dyslexia. There wasn't a place like this for them to learn how to cope with it emotionally or to be educated. They had to deal with bullying and feeling incompetent. Thank You ladies for helping these children, teens, and adults.

Aunty Pegi and Angel are truly amazing. I encourage everyone who is in need of help with Dyslexia get in contact with them.

Thank you , Angel and Margarette for helping my children feel like they can function in school . By making them feel like everyone else and giving them the tools to carry on ! It has helped our family. If you are looking for help in the arena you should contact DCP of Honolulu

Our grand daughter has ADHD and Dyslexia and for the past two years we have sought help for her. We see her struggle to keep up with her class and the frustration she exhibits when overwhelmed. Eventually, we were made aware of Margarette and Angel at the DCP and began inquiries as to how they may be able to help our situation. This is where hope began.

Typically, an institution takes your information, follows their protocol and any further engagement is at the will of the client. At the DCP, the concern that Margarette has for the whole person establishes their excellence and sets them apart. The follow up from Margarette to offer additional information, inquire about my grand daughters well-being, and to see how we are coping sets them apart as people who truly care.

My appreciation and thankful heart goes out to the DCP who provides not only professional help, but hope to those who need it.

Great nonprofit organization!! Very kind and helpful people!!

Aunty Pegi leads and serves with her heart.
My cousins Gerald Boy, Angel and Rachel is prime examples of how successful her training is. I’ve heard many other successful testimonies from friends that live on the Wai’anae side of our island. And they can’t stop thanking aunty Pegi for all her love that she’s poured into each of her students.

This organization is amazing! The staff are very knowledgeable about how to deal with kids that need special attention that differs from others. They are kind, devoted, and make it fun for their students. Would definitely recommend to anybody that has a special needs child.

I came across The Dyslexia Center of The Pacific and I have been able to see first hand the students and families that have been impacted by the supportive environment that DCP provides. They are very passionate and knowledgeable about the work they do. It’s inspiring to see people who dedicate their time and effort to helping their community and educating others who just need the proper resources.

DCP (THE Dyslexia Center of the Pacific)
Not only helped my child with self confidence, courage to keep trying, and hope, but they also encourage me as a parent. I was taught how to help my child. Our family was given back the hope that was taken away.
There is no doubt that a child struggling with Dyslexia will not only benefit from the services at DCP, but they will learn the tools to succeed. THANK YOU DCP!

Highly recommended and far exceeded expectations! The best services on the island.

Aloha my son was with DCP for 2 school years. He was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2nd grade. My sons test scores were low especially in Language Arts he hated to do any school work that would involve Language Arts. When they suggested that he start tutoring for his dyslexia I agreed. Since my son started at DCP his confidence in himself increased tremendously and his test scores increased tremendously and he was super proud of himself. We are sad that we had to stop his tutoring due to us moving to the mainland but I love the staff at DCP and how they tutor you can tell they do this from their heart and they so much passion to help kids with dyslexia. They always go over and beyond to help a child. I will never find another tutoring agency like DCP my son misses them so verg much and he said he felt at home and felt like family with the staff. Mahalo nui DCP for helping my son with his Language Arts your agency has brought back his confidence in himself and now he believes in himself. Mahalo for taking your time to work with him and believing in him we love and miss you folks.

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Griffin and Makainai Ohana

Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, Inc. “SAVED” our family.

Our daughter entered preschool and it was clear that her speech was not age appropriate. She was tested and deemed speech delayed by the standards of the State of Hawaii Department of Health. She qualified to receive speech therapy from Easter Seals at no cost. This service ended when my daughter aged out. Yet, she still needed the assistance. The medical insurance did not cover because there was no coverage for “developmental speech therapy services.” We opted for private speech therapy that meant we paid out of pocket. We continued until we no longer could afford this service.

When she read out loud during kindergarten to 1st grade school years, she would skip words and replace them with her own that fit the content. Her teachers would tell me that my practice to correct her was not supported by them because it was affecting her self esteem. From their perspective, I was discouraging my child to read because I would always correct her words that she read incorrectly. Thus, I was hindering her progress.

She passed through private school systems in kindergarten and 1st grade. Enrolled in the public school system in 2nd grade and received speech therapy and reading proficiency services. In 3rd grade we enrolled in a tutoring program. Finally in 4th grade, she had a difficult time completing her school work. I asked her public school teacher to get her tested, but we were denied because her behavior and grades did not support the “need” to test her. I called all around town and found a Psychologist that would run a battery of tests. Eight hours of testing, two hours for four days. The tests confirmed the diagnoses of Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading, Dyslexia. This in layman’s terms results in educational difficulties, articulation difficulties, difficulties with graphomotor coordination. This learning disability is not minor or temporary. Nor is it irreversible. It’s a lifetime disability.

We finally got to the origin of our daughter’s challenges. It came with mix emotions because on one hand we were elated because all the struggles now had a “name or explanation.” Yet, on the other hand we sought services from physicians to audiologists to school teachers to speech therapists to social workers to case managers to tutors that ALL MISSED the mark that her speech impediment was linked to a learning disability.

We soon learned that we could not help her because we were not properly trained and schooled to tutor our child. We are faced with costly options: Hire a tutor or enroll her at a school that specializes in teaching dyslexic students.

We started tutoring immediately. Now that we had a certified medical diagnosis on hand she received an Individualized Education Plan, better known as IEP to provide her with the necessary accommodations. After being tutored with the Orton-Gillingham approach for over a year and approximately six months, I questioned both her tutor and school teacher if it would be in her best interest to remain in the public school system. Both graciously denied. One explained that this is a critical time for her and without the proper resources we would see a decline in her school work because the subjects will be more challenging and difficult to comprehend.

For that reason, we applied and she got accepted in a school program that offered assistance for her learning disability so we stopped her tutoring service. After a year in this school program, her test results confirmed she was still behind in reading. Matter of fact two years behind.

She was not making any progress so I made a number of calls and sent e-mails locally and nationally to find help. I spoke to some and corresponded to others by e-mail, but I did not feel that their services would be the right fit because they were sales pitches.

The call made to the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, Inc. changed our lives forever.

Margarette patiently listened to me explain all the different events and obstacles that we faced as a family. I did not meet her in person, but from this phone call alone I felt so at ease because she clearly understood. All the downs we had she could personally relate to from her personal experience and clients that she tutored.

I immediately rearranged our schedule to fit her in to get tested. Margarette explained the test results with me and validated that she was behind in reading. She also explained that she will work with our daughter, but our daughter would have to do the work too. I totally agreed and understood. That was the fear I personally was facing because our daughter has been working at this for years. I was afraid that she would give up. She worked with all the specialists, different tutors and attended a school that assisted with learning disability, but she was still behind. It was not due to our daughter’s lack of effort, but the right kind of tutoring.

Our daughter enjoyed her sessions with Margarette and Angel. Their compassion and love to want to help is AMAZING! As a parent, I know that her success is directly related to the services she received from the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, Inc. They tutored her for school and mentored her about real life.

She is now a freshman at a private school enrolled in all honor classes with the exception of her Math course because she is taking a sophomore level course in Geometry.

We are forever grateful for all the guidance and unconditional love we received from Margarette and Angel. The services we received from them are PRICELESS.

When a child is struggling in school it impacts all parts of their life as well as the family unit. The frustrations, the ups and downs, the hurt, the tensions, the financial impact, "what next," "when is this going to end?"

We were "SAVED" by Margarette and Angel of the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific, Inc.

My daughter was falling drastically behind in her class in both reading and math. Thankfully her school arranged for her to get outside tutoring via the Dyslexia Center of the Pacific. In just my daughter’s first month my husband and I saw drastic improvements, both in her reading and overall confidence. I cannot express enough how much Margarette and her staff helped our daughter. Thank you so much for your expertise and caring. They are wonderful to work with and really care about the kids.

Our 8 year old son has dyslexia and attends a private school where they provide no support. DCP has taken Makai from a place of zero confidence to a place of being excited to read. Everything has changed for our son and it is a direct result from what he is learning a DCP.

I was honored to be one of Margret Pang’s students. As an adult I had struggled with reading and writing my whole life, yet I was a successful Account Executive at the number one radio station in Hawaii. I had not graduated from High School due to family issues and moving schools so many times in my life. No one knew just how bad it was for me, so when my 16 year old son wanted to quit school and he said to me, “But mom you didn’t graduate and look at you, you’re doing great.” I told him it wasn’t something I was proud of and that I had to work ten times harder to do everything than anyone else. I pleaded with him to stay in school and told him that I would go back and get my GED if he did. The rest of the story goes like this: I went to Kalaheo High School for continuing adult education. My first 3 nights of school I drove home in tears! Thinking how can I do this? I was all over the place and confused about how I could be doing the JOB that I did not be able to understand anything the teacher was asking us to do. It was OVERWHELMING to say the least. On the third night driving home, I heard a commercial talking about “if you have issues with reading and think you might be dyslexic there is help”... well I called that night and left a message then called back the next day and was connected to the most patient, kind and giving person, Margret Pang. She walked me through the process and I was on my way. Twelve weeks later I walked across the stage with a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! The day I took my test I was promoted to be a manager and 6 years later became the GM of 7 amazing Salem Media of Hawaii Radio Stations. I can’t thank her enough for giving me the ability to achieve all of my dreams and even some I didn’t realize I had.
Thank you GOD for Margret Pang!!!!

A year ago my son was diagnosed with ADHD & Dyslexia. I went to his school for help in assisting him with his disability. The school turned me away saying that he is not eligable for assistance. I did not know where to turn. I called back the doctor that diagnosed my son and she gave me a list of about 6 places I could call for private tutoring. I called all names that was given to me. The next day, my prayers were answered. Margarette Pang was on the other line. She spent almost an hour on the ohone with me explaining what her center would do to help my some overcome his Dyslexia. From the first time we walked into the doors of the DTCH, we felt like family and we knew this is where we belonged. Margarette was and still is the only person that ever called me back to help my son. That just goes to show how much heart & soul she puts into each child that walks through those doors. I can't imagine where my son would be today without her and her amazing staff. I thank them everyday for everything they have done. God sure put an "Angel" on this earth to do good in the lives of others. Thank you Margarette for being our "Angel". We love you.

I would like to let everyone know about a very special woman by the name of Margarette Pang. She is the Founder and Executive Director for DTCH and received the 2008 Kapolei Outstanding Achievement Award for Education, the 2009 Certificate of Award for Outstanding Community Service Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the 2009 Jefferson Award. She overcame her battle with dyslexia and understands the hardships and stigma that are partnered with this disability. Margarette has the passion, heart, and drive to keep this non-profit center open, but DTCH could definately use your contribution to help all the children that they have reached out to. Not only do they help the children that no one else wants to help, Margarette and DTCH opens their hearts and doors to the ones that can't afford it. They try their very best to accomidate everyone. I've come across quite a few people that wish they could recieve tutoring from DTCH, but it's out of their budget and they can't find help anywhere else. They want their chilren to get tutored at DTCH and their children want to be tutored at DTCH. This is a place where DTCH's current students want to be! Students at DTCH come from all over the island just to be there. Margarette and her staff have done so much, not only for children, but adolescence as well as young and older adulds. Tutoring isn't the only thing they do at DTCH. Margarette does so much, including giving a wealth of information to better understand your child, your self, or Dyslexia in general.