About Us
Kenneth and Lila Baldridge, Co-Directors of Baldridge Reading and Study Skills, Inc., have been active in the field of reading instruction since 1950. Prior to 1950, Kenneth Baldridge's professional training was in clinical psychology; Lila Baldridge was a teacher in the New York City Public School System. They met while she was completing her master's degree at Columbia University.
In 1956, the Baldridges founded Baldridge Reading and Study Skills, Inc. as a teaching organization. Since then, they have been responsible for researching, developing and supervising Baldridge instructional services throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. The Baldridge organization includes a staff of fifteen instructors. The Baldridges' daughter, Joy Baldridge, became a Co-Director in 1981.
The Baldridges have presented papers and lectured before many educational, business and community groups including the annual conferences of the International Reading Association; conferences of the Association of American Overseas Schools, in Europe, and in the Near East; the National Training Director's Association, the Greenwich, CT Rotarians; and others.
Reading and Study Strategy Programs have been taught by the Baldridge staff in more than 400 schools, colleges and other organizations. Workshops in Reading and Study Strategies for Faculty Members and academic support people have been conducted at many schools and colleges.
The Baldridges have co-authored a number of publications including skill textbooks for college students and business people which have been published by major publishers, such as: Harcourt Brace & Company, and Prentice Hall.