Literacy Instruction Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Puzzle
STREAMLINE. SIMPLIFY. STRENGTHEN.Hi, I'm Michelle
You want to teach reading and writing well, but the daily pressure to “fit it all in” makes it feel overwhelming.
As a literacy coach, I help you streamline what matters most, simplify your planning, and strengthen your instruction—so you can spend less time juggling all the things...and more time actually teaching kids.
I'll help you with:
*Practical strategies
*Clear, doable ways to integrate reading and writing
*Time-saving, research-aligned practices
Whether you're a new or well-seasoned teacher or school leader, I am here to be your literacy partner.
Through 1:1 coaching, my blog, or digital courses, I'm here to support YOU with simple, sound, and high-impact instructional strategies. If that sounds like it's what you're looking for, you've come to the right place!
I GET IT. I'VE BEEN THERE. TEACHING IS HARD!!
Like you, I understand how it feels to go home exhausted at the end of every day. I know what it feels like to juggle too many student needs, too many standards, and never have nearly enough time. Then there's the constant new research around best practices, and SO MANY opinions swirling around. It's impossible to keep up, and even harder to know which direction to go! Too often, educators are left feeling frustrated and defeated.
That's why my #1 goal is to help educators at all levels regain their confidence AND their time.
After more than two decades as an educator both in the classroom and as a literacy coach, I've learned (and continue to learn!) a whole lot of lessons. I've learned how to streamline, cut the clutter, and hone in on research-based best practices that truly move the needle for kids. There really are ways to fit it all in AND still have a life!
That's why I partner together with hard-working educators like you. Together, we can solve your literacy puzzles. You are not alone!
Book a coaching call, and together we'll determine next steps that will matter most for student learning--without the stress and overwhelm!
How I can help you
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Determine a goal and plan next steps
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Get full, weekly support with your goal, including student data analysis, reflection, and refinement to ensure lasting impact
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I work with instructional leaders to develop customized goals specific to your school context. Let's work together to move literacy forward in your building!
Grab my freebies to help you simplify!
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Fitting it all in can seem impossible. But it's not! Here are 5 completely different ways to schedule ALL the components of literacy instruction into a 90 or 120 minute block PLUS even more helpful tips!
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With this cheat sheet, you'll learn the 5 simple steps I use for planning efficient lessons that combine reading and writing instruction in just ONE powerful lesson!
I want to save time planning lessons -
There's NEVER enough time. That's why gaining some of it back with things we can absolutely control is key. Here's a guide filled with 12 ways to do just that!
I want to figure out where I can gain time -
There are so many simple things we can do to increase student reading engagement. Learn more than a dozen often-missed tips you can do now that will immediately improve student focus!
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Simple tools to help you streamline and simplify your instruction.
Show me more free resources!
What Others Say About Coaching with Me
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Michelle's coaching cycles allow for teacher autonomy and meeting the needs of ALL students. She took the time to understand my goals, strengths, and areas of improvement. We then used real-time data to decide on my instructional practices. She offered best teaching practices and provided feedback. She checked in to ensure that I continued to meet my goal(s). She helped build my teaching confidence and was my biggest cheerleader! Her motto of "How can I help" is evident in her practice.
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Michelle is very knowledgeable about a multitude of reading strategies. With Michelle's coaching, I have experienced within my resource classroom reading growth that is between 1.5 years to 2 years of growth for students. She truly understands different methodologies for reading and was able to help me implement the methods that worked!
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I seriously do not think that I would be the teacher I am today without the wisdom and the knowledge that Michelle has shared with me and the ways she’s stretched me and supported me. I’m truly grateful for the impact she’s made on me as an educator!
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