A Miracle for Gavin!
A Miracle for Gavin!
By Narda Pitkethly
In August, I received a call from a woman named Allyn. She explained that her great-nephew, Gavin, was going into third grade and was behind in reading. She was very concerned. Gavin was visiting her family in Boise from California for only three weeks before returning home to start school, and Allyn was desperate to help him catch up.
I encouraged Allyn to purchase our Instructor Kit and to watch our tutorial videos to learn how to teach Gavin using the Nardagani Reading Program. But she had one hesitation—she confessed she had always struggled with vowel sounds and wasn’t sure she could teach Gavin to read.
I reassured her that if she couldn’t, we would help.
Allyn decided to give it a try. She purchased the kit from me over the phone and even paid extra for overnight shipping, determined to start as soon as possible.
Over the next couple of weeks, I found myself thinking about her often—how things were going, whether Gavin was making progress, and if Allyn had found the confidence to teach him.
Then, two weeks later, Allyn called me back.
During our 10-minute conversation, she used the word “miracle” several times. She told me about the night-and-day difference in Gavin’s reading and how grateful she was for the program. Allyn described sweet moments of Gavin’s surprise as he began sounding out words—his excitement each time he realized he could read something new.
It was one of those phone calls that reminded me exactly why I do this work.
This is just one story in a sea of remarkable stories. It’s extremely exciting to see challenged readers make such progress so quickly.
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A Deeper Look at Gavin’s Story
When I think back to that call, I can still hear the emotion in Allyn’s voice—the blend of relief, surprise, and pride. What she didn’t know at first was that Gavin’s story mirrors hundreds of others who have discovered their confidence through the Nardagani method.
Like so many children, Gavin wasn’t struggling because he wasn’t trying. He was struggling because traditional reading methods often don’t work for every learner. English has complex spelling rules, silent letters, and confusing sound patterns. For some children, especially those who may have dyslexia or reading delays, phonics alone can feel like a maze with no exit.
Nardagani changes that.
How the Program Helped Gavin
Our program uses 12 simple symbols that show the reader exactly what sound to make—no guessing, no confusion. For Gavin, this was a breakthrough. Instead of memorizing endless exceptions, he started to see reading as a clear, visual pattern.
When Allyn began using the Instructor Kit, she learned how to underline silent letters and introduce one symbol at a time. Within days, Gavin started reading short stories. By week two, he could confidently sound out words that once stopped him cold.
Allyn told me, “He wants to read now.”
That’s the magic moment for every teacher and parent—the instant a child’s frustration turns into curiosity, and curiosity turns into joy.
Why Stories Like Gavin’s Matter
When parents and caregivers see reading as a long, painful process, it can be easy to lose hope. But Gavin’s story shows that progress doesn’t always take months or years—it can happen quickly when the right method is introduced.
This is why we emphasize that anyone—parents, grandparents, tutors, or volunteers—can teach reading with Nardagani. You don’t need a background in education or linguistics. If Allyn, who once doubted her own understanding of vowel sounds, could guide her great-nephew to success, so can anyone with the heart to try.
That accessibility is what makes the Nardagani system so powerful. It’s built on the belief that reading is not reserved for the gifted—it’s a skill anyone can master when taught in a way that makes sense.
Behind the Scenes: What “Miracle” Really Means
When Allyn called Gavin’s progress a “miracle,” I smiled because I knew what she really meant. She wasn’t describing something magical or mysterious. She was describing that moment of transformation—when a child who once avoided reading suddenly picks up a book willingly.
It’s not magic—it’s method.
It’s connection.
It’s understanding how to unlock the patterns hidden in the English language.
At Nardagani, we see this transformation again and again, and each time it feels just as moving as the first.
The Ripple Effect
After Gavin returned home to California, Allyn sent a follow-up message. She said Gavin’s confidence in reading had carried over into school. He was participating more in class, volunteering to read aloud, and even helping his younger cousin recognize words.
That’s the ripple effect of reading confidence—it doesn’t stop with one child. It spreads.
When a child learns to read, they gain independence. When an adult teaches them successfully, they gain empowerment. Together, those two moments create a lifetime of possibility.
A Note to Families
If you have a child or loved one struggling to read, don’t wait for the “perfect moment” to start. Gavin’s story began with a three-week window—and that was all it took to spark lasting change.
The Nardagani Reading Program was designed to fit real life. Whether you have a few weeks over the summer, evenings after school, or time on weekends, the program adapts to your schedule and skill level.
You don’t need to be a professional teacher. You just need patience, guidance, and the right approach—and we’ll provide the rest.
Learn More
If this story resonates with you, explore our website to learn more about how the Nardagani Reading Program helps learners of all ages build reading confidence—often faster than they ever imagined.
📘 Watch Narda’s TEDx Talk: “A New Way to Learn to Read English.”
Because every reader deserves their own miracle.
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