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Spectrum News 1: Fort Worth ISD approves launch of Bridges and Take Flight Programs
Fort Worth ISD is celebrating significant gains in 2025 STAAR test scores, with most grade levels and subjects showing improvement and several surpassing district targets. At a recent board meeting, the district also approved the launch of two dyslexia intervention...
CBS19: High School Graduate Dreams of Radiology Career After Her Care at Scottish Rite for Children
18-year-old Fernanda was diagnosed with scoliosis in sixth grade. "It was difficult, but I just had to keep going through it," Fernanda says. Her experience at Scottish Rite for Children transformed from a challenge into inspiration, motivating her to consider a...
Excellence & Expertise in Spine Care: Putting Scoliosis in Its Place
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 2. By Kristi Shewmaker Meet Hanna, a 12-year-old of Flower Mound, Texas, who loves listening to music while drawing; Bella, a 13-year-old all-around athlete of Lewisville, Texas, who enjoys soccer; and Coleman, a...
Get to Know Our Staff: Tiffany Thompson, Clinical Research
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a research coordinator for the spine team. I assist the spine doctors, fellows, residents and students with their research. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I know that what I am doing is making a...
Get to Know Our Staff: Alex Loewen, Movement Science Lab
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a bioengineer in the Movement Science Lab at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco. We use high-speed motion capture technology, similar to what is used in movies and video...
How Olivia Faces Scoliosis With Resilience Through Bracing
Whether she is spiking a volleyball over the net or racing others in cross country, 17-year-old Olivia enjoys an active lifestyle with intensity, grit and heart. “Both sports have taught me about discipline, teamwork and pushing through challenges,” Olivia says,...
Grace in Motion: How Kathlynn Found Her Inner Strength With Scoliosis
For Kathlynn, of Waxahachie, Texas, dance is not just a hobby. It is an outlet for expression that brings joy. Just days after Kathlynn’s 10th birthday, she and her family went to the pediatrician for a routine visit. The pediatrician noticed a curve in Kathlynn’s...
Pointe Readiness: How Does a Dance Instructor Know When a Young Dancer Should Start?
A young ballet dancer who is committed to the art will eagerly await the opportunity to join more experienced dancers en pointe. Many factors should be considered before making the transition to training in pointe shoes. Parents and instructors should take this...
Central Oregon Daily: Andrew’s Journey Back to the Baseball Field
Andrew was only 8 when Perthes disease, a rare childhood hip disorder, changed everything. One day, he was playing baseball, and the next, he couldn’t walk. “There were days he would come home from school, and he was in so much pain he would go lay down in his bed...
Get to Know Our Staff: Ronni Rowe, Occupational Therapy
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an occupational therapist (OT) and assistive technology professional. I work with patients and their families to order their custom wheelchairs, cover clinics and see our Intensive Therapy patients. What is the...
One Diagnosis, Two Unique Journeys: Ellie and Josie Take On Scoliosis Together
With an insatiable love for reading, 13-year-old Ellie and 10-year-old Josie, of McGregor, Texas, have always turned the page of their story together, even as they face scoliosis side by side. Their mother, Sarah, recognized the signs early as she was diagnosed...
The Pattern of Perseverance: How Scoliosis Fueled Gabbi’s Passion for Fashion
Hidden in every seam of a garment is a unique story, as 21-year-old Gabbi would discover. While she has always loved fashion, Gabbi’s appreciation for design would develop in the most unexpected places — from her own scoliosis journey. “I always follow the wise...
Get to Know Our Staff: Julia Kinard, Property Management
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am the property management assistant, and I facilitate and support the activities of our Property Management department. Our team manages the real estate and mineral assets that have been generously donated to...
5 Common Types of Scoliosis: Which Form Does Your Child Have?
Scoliosis is a common orthopedic condition that affects between 2% to 3% of the population. This abnormal sideways curvature of the spine can range from mild to severe, with varying health impacts. Scoliosis must be monitored until children stop growing, and...
Get to Know Our Staff: Grace Evasco, Occupational Therapy
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am primarily an outpatient occupational therapist (OT). I meet with patients weekly to work on specific goals related to upper extremity function. I also guide them through activities that support their ability to do the...