Radical Reading Tutoring - About us

Hi, I’m Lark

I’m Lark Barker, a veteran Special Education teacher. As President of Decoding Dyslexia Ontario (2018-24), I was a leading voice in the landmark Right to Read inquiry report, tirelessly lobbying ed leaders, cabinet ministers and staff. And we achieved great changes over the years.

It hasn’t been enough. The school system is more overwhelmed than ever. I spent 20 years inside the system trying to fix it from the top down. Radical Reading Co. is my way of bringing a fix from the parents up.

My experience isn’t just professional, it’s also deeply personal

As a Special Education teacher and the mother of a dyslexic son, I’ve sat on both sides of the IEP table. I know the frustration of “wait and see” and what it feels like to watch your child lose their confidence as gaps widen.

The catalyst for Radical

Through my advocacy, I realized a hard truth: System changes take years, but childhood happens now. Even with new laws and curriculum, school systems are very slow to adapt. They are not equipped to provide the immediate, precise, and thorough instruction most kids need to build uncompromising reading fluency.

I built Radical Reading to be the bridge, to supplement their classroom experience with gold standard, personalized instruction, under expert clinical guidance. This is the missing piece so many kids need to reach their full potential, in reading and in life.

I spent ten years fighting the system to ensure every child has the right to read. I built Radical Reading so you can ensure your child actually does.