Head of School
Dr. Jennifer C. Roig, Ed.D
Co-Head of School and Literacy Architect, The Roig Academy
Literacy Architect for Implementation and Research
Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist
Structured Literacy, grounded in the science of reading, and inquiry-based IB PYP education rarely coexist in the same school. I’ve spent 26 years building a school where they do.
I’m co-founder, co-head of school, and literacy coach at The Roig Academy, which serves K-8 students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Under that model, our K-8 program earned IB World School designation and Cognia accreditation with Merit. I bring 35+ years to this work, starting with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where I served as a Region Placement Specialist, determining special education eligibility and developing IEPs for students in grades K-12 district-wide.
As the school’s literacy coach, I lead professional learning for our teachers, coaching them toward transformational practice. My work centers on implementation science, translating literacy research into classroom practices that take hold. I earned my Ed.D. from the University of Florida with concentrations in dyslexia and professional learning; I’m a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist through the International Dyslexia Association, and I serve as a part-time lecturer at the University of Miami.
Alongside my work at Roig, I consult independent schools on designing and launching special education and literacy support programs, from initial concept through implementation. I served two terms on the board of the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, was a board member and Educational Task Force member for the Miami Children’s Museum, and intermittently serve on IDA’s Program Review Accreditation Team.
I bring this work into international and national conversations, presenting on structured literacy implementation and transformational practice at the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the International Dyslexia Association’s Annual Reading, Literacy, and Learning Conference. In 2027, I’ll bring that work to Cognia’s IMPACT Conference with a session on a decade of integrating Structured Literacy and IB.
Parent Voices
Once students understand they can, brilliant things happen.
“Jenni was crystal clear with her plan on getting our daughter to achieve her goals and most importantly, gain valuable confidence she was lacking.” -D.M., Parent, 2019
“When we came to Roig with our son at age 6, he could barely read or do simple math equations. We credit Jenni Roig for seeing the potential in him and for taking the time to nurture that potential. She is extremely knowledgeable about dyslexia and other learning differences and the latest research.” -K.P., Parent, 2018
“Her expertise in understanding the functions of the brain, the impact of different styles of cognitive architecture on the learning process, and ability to pair the appropriate remedial strategies with specific needs of each individual child, grows every year.” -Florida Licensed School Psychologist
“Jennifer is cognisant of dual diagnosis and comorbidity as it pertains to learning differences and attention issues.” – Associate Professor, Associate Clinical Director, Child Division, Department of Psychology
“Jennifer is thorough in her approach with students and incorporates evidence-based approaches to her curriculum, such as the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading.” – Director, Training Program, Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Psychologist
“Jennifer is cognisant of dual diagnosis and comorbidity as it pertains to learning differences and attention issues.” – Associate Professor, Associate Clinical Director, Child Division, Department of Psychology
“Jenni and Gus are more than true professionals; as human beings, they act with integrity and they are worthy of esteem, friendship, and love.” – Parent