Presentations, Research & Publications, What's New
New College Publication and Online Conversation
Join college faculty, leaders, and Reading Apprenticeship facilitators in an online conversation hosted by the editors of the recent special issue of the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching. Nika Hogan and co-authors Magruder and McCormick authored an article that is part of the issue conversation, and for a limited time you can read it…
What's New
Grant for Academic Literacy curriculum and Professional Development
Reading Apprenticeship is proud to announce that we won a federal 2024-2028 grant to update and evaluate our Academic Literacy (“RAAL”) course. This curriculum and its related professional learning enable teachers to support middle and high school students to read deeply in history, English, and science, while also building their foundational literacy skills, stamina, and…
Spotlight
Kimberly Fargier, Facilitator
Location: San Antonio, Texas Years of Teaching: 24 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? Responsive, creative, engaging, inspiring, challenging, and welcoming. After my first year teaching, I quickly discovered that most adults and students enter my life and classroom, with libraries full of negative…
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Tonya Whitehorn, Facilitator
Location: Belleville, Michigan Years of Teaching: 25 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? I would describe myself as empathetic and caring. I understand many of the challenges that come with navigating curriculum and balancing our lives as students, parents, etc. I would also say…
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Tracy Hitchcock, Facilitator
Location: Harlingen, TX Years of Teaching: 29 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? The six words I would use to describe myself as an educator are: passionate, funny, caring, engaging, energetic, and compassionate. I love kids and I think teaching is one of the…
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Jenn Gusso, Facilitator
Location: Bel Air, MD Years of Teaching: 18 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? Relationship Builder – I believe that getting to know students and their family members is the essential first step in being able to accomplish anything in the classroom. Joyful –…
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Kristina Pittman, Facilitator
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Years of Teaching: 25 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? Passionate. Motivated. Optimistic. Collaborative. Caring. Reflective. I am passionate because I love what I do; motivated because I have high expectations of myself, my students, and my colleagues; optimistic because…
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Marissa Cavallini, Facilitator
Location: Chicago, IL Years of Teaching: 14 If you had to describe yourself as an educator, what six words would you use and why? Intentional: If I’m doing a task with my students, I want there to be purpose. Creative: I enjoy creating new ways to engage with content. Organized: Being organized helps me stay…
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How do you center student voice and experience in classroom instruction?
Dr. Cynthia Greenleaf puts teaching and learning in context This summer, as hundreds of teachers take the time further their practice via Reading Apprenticeship professional learning, our Co-Founder Dr. Cynthia Greenleaf reflects on the field of adolescent literacy and the new edition of Reading for Understanding. Check out this feature Q&A with Cyndy in WestEd’s…
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