Meet the Founders
Marianne Nice M.S. CCC-SLP
Marianne’s personal connection to dyslexia through family experiences, combined with her early professional work, inspired her to specialize in language, literacy, and dyslexia. She earned a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of New Hampshire in 1998 and began her career as a full-time speech-language pathologist, serving students across elementary, middle, and high school settings. In 2003, Marianne fulfilled her lifelong aspiration by founding her own private practice.
In 2009, Marianne earned her Reading Specialist credentials and began consulting with schools on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and effective literacy models. She has since partnered with over 25 schools to provide professional development, consultation, and coaching in literacy. Additionally, Marianne has offered case-based consultations to families of students with mild to severe dyslexia, collaborating closely with school-based teams to support individualized needs.
With training in over 11 different reading intervention programs, Marianne possesses extensive expertise in multi-sensory, structured language, and literacy approaches. She has also contributed to higher education as a former adjunct faculty member in the University of New Hampshire’s Speech-Language Pathology graduate program. Recognized by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) as a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, Marianne brings a comprehensive and evidence-based perspective to her work in advancing literacy outcomes. She is also a sought-after speaker on language and literacy, presenting nationally and internationally, including conventions for IDA and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Over her 27-year career, she has earned a reputation for her compassion, expertise and commitment to advancing literacy outcomes.
Marianne resides in southern New Hampshire with her husband of 24 years, Keith, and their two children.
Keith Nice
Keith received his master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1998. He received his reading certification in 2006 and has worked in pre-school and elementary settings for over 15 years. Keith works with students privately, specializing in the treatment of dyslexia. He is known for high-energy and ability to reach and motivate children with diverse emotional and educational needs. Keith is trained in over 7 nationally recognized reading programs and is a National Trainer for Reading with TLC. He provides professional development seminars and webinars with his wife of 19 years, Marianne. Keith is also a dedicated and recognized judo coach, with students competing at national and international levels. Keith served his country and received outstanding leadership training through his service at West Point Academy.
Testimonials
National Experts
I have known Marianne Nice professionally for almost 25 years, and her dedication and commitment to her profession has been apparent in every one of her many accomplishments. Her passion for helping children build their literacy skills is obvious, and Marianne goes over and beyond the call of duty to close achievement gaps and ensure academic success. What I appreciate most, though, is the way that Marianne takes her vast knowledge in the fields of speech and reading and presents the information to colleagues and parents in a way that is clear and methodical with a style that is endearing and engaging. As a reading with TLC National Trainer, she is recognized as one of our most effective presenters. We are very thankful to be able to work with Marianne Nice– she is a gem!
Penny Castagnozzi
Co-director of Reading with TLC
Author of Sight Words You Can See
Teacher Testimonials
As a whole-school change facilitator, Marianne helped chart a new course for our school with regard to our literacy practices. She helped us integrate a variety of techniques and routines into our interventions that align with best practices in reading as well as helping us to become more proficient at and consistent with using progress-monitoring tools. Now we have a higher rate of release from out Tier reading support and fewer referrals to the special education process. School change is never easy, but with Marianne's professionalism, humor, and her deep well of resources, our school holds Marianne in very high esteem.
Jane Pollard, M. Ed.
Reading Specialist
No matter the question I have about Literacy, Marianne Nice has the answer most of the time. When she doesn't, she knows someone who does and gets back to me quickly.
Over the past 9 years of working with our reading consultant, Marianne Nice, our school has come from celebrating the few students who closed the gap to fretting over the few students who don't.
Joe Metz (Kindergarten Teacher)
Valuable asset to our District, whether for struggling readers or whole school improvement. Great leadership skills!
Kim White, M.Ed.
It is because of Marianne's contributions that I have gone from
being a mediocre reading teacher, to a skilled reading instructor
that can confidently increase the reading ability of all students
(especially struggling ones). Marianne's widespread knowledge
in reading instruction is a resource that anyone would be lucky to have.
Lena Houle
First Grade Teacher
Administrative Testimonials
".... Thanks to her expertise, our teachers are not only good at
diagnosing reading issues, but they also work together to provide
appropriate interventions tailored to each student’s needs. We have
successfully reduced the number of children identified for special
education in our school and increased our reading scores across all
grades. Marianne is a team-builder and trainer loved by our students
and staff."
Jude Chauvette
Curriculum Director
"Working with Marianne has transformed the way we talk about
students in our school. "
Chris Sousa
Principal
Parent Testimonial
Words cannot express enough how Marianne has been a positive influence in my daughter's life. First as a consultant to the speech pathologist that worked with my daughter at her elementary school and then as my daughter's outside speech pathologist, seeing her one on one. Marianne created a plan of instruction and assessments that effectively showed strategies to both my daughter and the staff at her school that were crucial for my daughter's needs toward becoming an independent learner in the classroom despite her language based disability. The strategies and practices that Marianne has put forth has enabled my daughter to be more confident in the classroom and overcome any obstacles that would impede her progress to accessing the curriculum. I would highly recommend Marianne to any institution as a consultant, advocate and as a model of best practices to use in the area of language based disabilities. I would also recommend Marianne to parents that are looking for an effective speech pathologist that uses both cutting edge techniques with previous learned ones that have withstood the test of time.
Christine, Parent, Newton NH