Educator. Author. Coach.

I have been an educator for twenty-five years. I taught fourth, fifth grade and had a short stint as a literacy focus teacher. In 2022, I began teaching in higher education. 

I have been an author for fifteen years. I’ve had articles published in Mailbox Magazine and ASCD EDAdvantage. My first book, Teaching Comprehension with Nonfiction Read Alouds, was published in 2010. I wrote a Trade Books column for Learning Magazine for six years. Most of my published work includes picture books. I love picture books. I love reading them. I love teaching with them. I love writing about them. 

I have been an instructional coach for ten years. I am currently a Staff Development Teacher in an elementary school where my work includes coaching individuals as well as teams of teachers. I also facilitate regular professional learning as manager of our Professional Learning Plan (PLP).  

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