About Debbie

Debbie Gilstrap, a native Dallasite, has always had a heart for working with students–especially those who struggle with reading.

Reading didn’t always come easily to me as a child, so I understand firsthand how frustrating it can feel when words don’t make sense. That experience shaped my passion for helping students gain the confidence and understanding they deserve.

Through the work of Dr. Pete Bowers and Structured Word Inquiry, I came to understand our language in a completely different way – one that finally makes sense.

Today, I help students move beyond memorizing rules to truly understanding how words work – so reading and spelling become clear, logical, and meaningful.