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Marcello Family’s Generous Donation How To Identify

Of Over $1 Million Fuels Cardinal Hidden Dyslexia

Newman High School Renovation By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.

The North Academic Building Is Stealth dyslexia is a
lesser known form of
Named The Rocco A. Marcello dyslexia that is hidden
dyslexia. Individuals
Family Academic Building with stealth dyslexia
are highly intelligent
A transformative moment unfolded during the Newman Night and compensate for
2024 gala at the Kravis Center on March 9 as Cardinal Newman their dyslexia. They
High School proudly announced the naming of its forthcoming learn to rely upon their
academic building as the Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic outstanding visual
Building. This unveiling comes in light of the Marcello family’s memory, intuition and
extraordinary donation exceeding $1 million, which will play a ability to use the book’s context to bypass their reading
pivotal role in completing the school’s renovation project. weaknesses. Stealth dyslexia often goes undetected
“Cardinal Newman High School is immensely grateful for the Ed Curtin, Chuck Stembler, Jennifer Marcello, Rocco until fourth grade or later.
generous contribution of the Marcello family,” expressed Interim Marcello, Emanuela Marcello, John Clarke Your child may have stealth dyslexia if he or she is
President John Clarke. “We are thrilled and deeply appreciative very smart and can read but does not enjoy reading.
of their generosity, which will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy enrolling in a Catholic school. The dedication of the teachers Many of these children don’t read for pleasure. Below
benefiting generations of students to come.” propelled me to excel, and I ultimately graduated at the top of are warning signs of stealth dyslexia and be concerned if
Scheduled to welcome students for the beginning of my class,” said Rocco Marcello. “Our grandson Rocco’s decision you identify three or more when considering your child.
the 2024/25 academic year, the Rocco A. Marcello Family to remain within the Catholic education system, despite other • Underachievement relative to intelligence
Academic Building represents a milestone in the school’s 63- options, speaks volumes. Just as I benefited from this nurturing • Inattention or apparent carelessness
year legacy. With a focus on innovation and student-centered environment, we are committed to ensuring future generations • Strong oral expression but weaker written
spaces, the endeavor will create a dynamic environment that have access to the same transformative experience.” expression
fosters creativity, collaboration and academic achievement. The Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic Building signifies • Weak at sounding out unfamiliar words
The renovation includes a new chapel and campus ministry the initial phase of Cardinal Newman High School’s ambitious • Slower oral reading but stronger silent reading
center, a welcome center with offices for admissions, undertaking to establish a world-class Catholic college • Difficulty with spelling in everyday writing (not
college advising and student services, state-of-the-art preparatory education accessible to all. As the school and the on tests)
science facilities and laboratories, an innovation center and Diocese of Palm Beach envision further enhancements, including • Messy penmanship
classrooms for mathematics. additional renovations and new buildings, the Marcello family’s • Excessive worry
The Marcello family, prominent residents of Palm Beach philanthropic gesture sets a precedent for fostering excellence • Does not enjoy reading
and Canada, owns the iconic Cafe L’Europe in Palm Beach. and Catholic education within the community. Some people might dismiss your concerns and
Notably, Rocco A. Marcello, founder, chairman and CEO of As Cardinal Newman continues its fundraising efforts instead say your child is careless, not trying hard
Toronto-based asset management firm Windsor Private Capital, through the Shaping the Future appeal, the school reaffirms enough, or is an underachiever. School staff may say
along with his son Mark Marcello, a partner at Windsor Private its commitment to operational excellence and delivering that your child is too smart to have a reading disability.
Capital, and their family, have demonstrated unwavering support exceptional education to its students. For further information The school staff may also tell you your child is not
for Catholic education. and updates on the Shaping the Future Capital Campaign, please failing enough to have a learning disability. Some
“Catholic education altered the course of my life. After visit cardinalnewman.com/shapingthefuture or contact Mary. children are considered 2e or twice exceptional having
facing setbacks in the public school system, I flourished upon Martens@cardinalnewman.com, (561) 619-7280. giftedness and a learning disability. You need an
evaluation to understand if it’s actually stealth dyslexia
or something else so that your child is not punished
for something they can’t help.
The above warning signs of stealth dyslexia are
often in stark contrast to the gifts where these children
excel. Children with stealth dyslexia are often great
LEGO builders or Roblox and Minecraft designers
because they have great visual-spatial abilities and
strong 3-D mental rotation. These children see the
big picture. They have language strengths with
communication and an extensive vocabulary. Children
with stealth dyslexia are often interesting to talk to
and can carry on a good conversation because of their
strong critical thinking and general knowledge.
Call (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or visit
JimForgan.com.

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