READING

I am currently in my 6th year of teaching middle school students the joyous art of reading. My dream job however, is to be the one that writes the books we fawn and drool over each day. I am a mother of (soon to be) two and a wife of an amazing man. I have recently taken coaching off of my daily duties and looking for ways to make extra supplemental money. I adore reading, writing, scrapbooking, exercising and spending time with my family. Writing has always been the thing I can t live with out and now I m trying to make it work for me in not only emotionally satisfying ways, but financial ones as well. I am excited about the opportunity online writing has to offer.

I am a fun, loving, talented, and motivational high school Literature and Creative Writing teacher living in Pembroke Pines, Florida and working in the beautiful city of Miami. I enjoy what I do and like most teachers, I'm there for the love of the subject and the children, not for the monetary fulfillment. I have been a high school teacher for six and a half years, and I will be there until fate places me someplace else. I am currently enrolled in school beginning the long but highly anticipated journey of obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Reading; my goal is to become a published writer and college professor in the future.

Debra Gastelum is a teacher and library media specialist at a middle school in Florida. She has been teaching for 19 years and has taught Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Journalism, Graphic Design and Media/Research Skills. Debra is one of the webmasters for her school and is also responsible for the yearbook. She has been happily married for 24 years and has three children. She and her family love to travel, especially around Florida. Her family has a collection of pets including dogs, cats, fish, snakes, bearded dragons, and turtles. She's a pianist and is trying very hard to pass her talent on to her 12 year old daughter. She also loves gardening and is planning on expanding her vegetable garden this year to include even more varieties of peppers and tomatoes. Debra loves to read and has been dabbling in writing since her first surprisingly successful poetry attempt in fourth grade when she wrote a poem about clowns and received an A from her teacher.

Pam Armentrout has earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, as well as a Master's of Education in Reading. After ten years of teaching Language Arts to inner-city junior high school students, Pam is taking time off to be a full-time mother to her two young sons.

Taylor Dunn is a high school English teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. She has previously worked as an administrator for a non-profit, adult education agency and an adjunct reading professor at a local community college. She is married and has two biological children, two step children, and two grand daughters. She currently resides in a Philadelphia suburb.

Elisa is a freelance writer, teacher and mother of three who writes primarily on topics related to child development, reading, books and cooking. Elisa has lived in many places in the US as well as overseas as her family moves and travels frequently due to her husband's job.

As A Reading Specialist with over 35 years of experience, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about literacy. I have worked primarily in elementary schools helping teachers and struggling readers. I have also instructed teen moms, ESL students, and consulted with Reading First Coaches. I never met a child who didn't want to learn to read!

I have taught elementary school in Texas for 15 years and have a Master's of Education in Reading.

Currently teaching in high school and doing a part time job as a franchise consultant and also a blogger. Mother of 4 sweet and smart kids. Enjoying the things that God has created and nurtured by the Mother nature. I enjoyed talking to people, inspiring them in my own natural way. Reading, chatting, writing poems, shopping, nature tripping, sketching are the things I like doing...

Jane Pulling is a South Carolinian. She grew up in a small town in the Low Country and after moving several places for marriage and work, she retired in 2006 to another small town about 20 miles away from where she was raised. She is a retired educator with 38 years of experience as a teacher, asst. principal, principal, asst. superintendent, and superintendent. Her bachelors and masters degrees are from the University of Alabama and her doctorate is from the University of Georgia. She is the recipient of several awards and recognitions including: Reading Teacher of the Year, Reading Leadership Award, and President of the State Asst. Supt.'s Association. She is a member of several professional associations including Phi Delta Kappa, American Association of Curriculum Development, and South Carolina Association of School Administrators. Her professional interests and publications center around the following topics: educating children of poverty, closing the achievement gap, best practices in the teaching of reading and writing, grant writing, and strategic planning. She consults with underperforming schools to raise student achievement through data analysis, collaborative planning, and professional development. Married to Verne Pulling for 36 years, she is the mother of five grown children and 6 handsome grandsons. Jane is very active in her church and volunteers in the community with a local elementary school, the guardian ad litem program, master gardeners, hospice, the League of Women Voters, the local food bank, and the Democratic Party. Her hobbies and interests include reading, cooking, gardening, and travel. She has been a member of the Laissez Faire book club for 15 years.

Kathryn Walsh is a high school science teacher currently teaching biology and earth science. She has extensive training as an outdoor educator and has also served as a reading specialist, working with students ranging from kindergarten through college levels. Kathryn is an avid soccer fan. She played recreational soccer starting at the age of 10. She continued to play in high school, earning All-League and Outstanding Female Athlete awards. Kathryn has coached at the youth and high school levels, and currently referees for AYSO. Kathryn is an amateur chef, nature enthusiast, avid reader, aspiring athlete, quilter, freelance writer, and single parent to two small boys. In her spare time she enjoys crochet, swimming, hiking, football, soccer, music, movies, and bakes the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.

I am a wife of 20 years (...and counting), mother, teacher, and Navy Veteran. I love shopping, reading, writing, sightseeing, movies, television, photography, scrap booking, decorating, and teaching.

Amy Mascott is the creator of teachmama.com, a site that paves the way for a modern lifestyle of learning, empowering parents to take a stronger role in supporting their children's education. She shares the tools and resources parents need to be the best teachers for their children. Amy helps parents capitalize on everyday learning opportunities and shows how to use games and play to prepare children for school and get excited about the world around them. In February 2010, Amy created we teach (www.weteachgroup.com) as a forum for parents and teachers to connect, share ideas, and grow into better educators'"no matter the classroom. The forum has grown quickly into one of the most successful and highly-trafficked educational forums on the web. Recently, Amy joined forces with several other powerful teacher-bloggers to design We 3 Teach Media: Power Teachers' Networked Blogs. With a shared vision for the power in family education, We 3 Teach Media brings high-quality, innovative educational products to the attention of parents and teachers everywhere. A Reading Specialist, Literacy Consultant, freelance writer, and mom to a crazy-cool 6, 5, and 3-year-old, Amy's work has been featured on dozens of online and print publications. She is a trusted source of teaching tools and often shares these resources with parents during local speaking engagements, most recently at spoke at BlogHer about Resource Blogging: Serving Your Community One Post at a Time. Amy is a new contributor for Scholastic's Parents Online, and she has been a literacy contributor for ABC & 123: A Learning Cooperative and 5 Minutes for Mom.com. Amy has recently been hired as the Parenting Profiles writer for The Parenting Connection Blog, a soon-to-be-launched site for parents and caregivers, and she's an active member of the Yahoo! Mother Board. Amy has also blogged collaboratively on DC Metro Moms, a Silicon Valley Moms Group site, and for The Washington Times Communities.

An educator for over 30 years, Maura is a school leadership and diversity expert who has taught all levels of students from grades K-12, as well as adults seeking GEDS, frazzled parents needing child rearing advice, and teachers in graduate school education programs. She has been a reading specialist and teacher of English to both native and non-native speakers of English, and has supervised and evaluated teachers in these subject areas as well as in the area of classroom management of behavior. Currently, she works in an urban high school with over 650 students and their parents to manage their academic, personal, and behavioral issues so that they will successfully graduate and move on to higher education. When not busy with her professional life, Maura is a travel fanatic who enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and faithful canine companion enjoying outdoor activities, especially in the mountains. She particularly likes visiting historical sites and finding great, reasonably priced restaurants and good, inexpensive wines. To relax, Maura practices yoga and reads.

I grew up in Georgia, U.S and stayed there until my husband and I decided to travel abroad to do missionary work. We both volunteer our time to study the Bible with interested ones. Ever since I was very small I have had the passion to write, especially my own short stories. Reading helps me expand my mind and to help inspire new ideas and different ways of thinking.

Lisa Frase is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy: Reading and Language Arts. She has a M.S. in Reading, B.S. in Speech . Lisa has taught elementary school for fifteen years. She is the recipient of the Texas Council Teachers of English Elementary Teacher of the Year Award (2006), and a National Writing Project Teacher-Consultant. She has presented at numerous workshops and conferences.

I am a stay at home mom of 3 children, ages 14, 12, and 8. I also volunteer taking care of little ones. I have been married 15 years, and enjoy writing, reading, and learning more about pretty much everything. I was involved in journalism in high school, and excelled in the area. I proofread and spell very well.

Jill works as a reading specialist in a middle school and teaches part time in the graduate school at a state college.

I'm a first grade teacher/reading specialist from Rockford, MI. I have three children and I'm a single mother living in Comstock Park, MI. I enjoy teaching, traveling, history, reading and hanging out with my good friends. I also like gardening, walking, rollerblading, fash

I am a teacher/adjunct professor, certified to teach French and as a guidance counselor. I used to be certified in Reading, English and History. I came to the US in my twenties. After moving back and forth between France, the US and Aruba, I have settled in NH (last 9 year

I am an extremely unique female of the species, who loves to read and write and take long walks with my dog. I love surfing the internet and reading different blogs about spirituality. My prime aim in this temporal life is to share my Love for the Creator and His Creation

Mother of two active boys, and wife of an avid gamer who also enjoys reading, sewing, and hanging out with friends while watching Marshall U. games.

Emerson Sinclair is a mom of two and a wife to one. She is currently on leave from her position as a reading specialist and enjoying life at home with two energetic boys.

Reading Specialist: Master in Reading Education, ESU, 1997 Currently employed in urban district for 10 years,NYC teaching experience 5 years

I enjoy many things, including reading, sports, music and learning new things. I am imaginative, creative, play music, love to teach and love to travel. I do procrastinate at times and have a short temper, although I have learned to control it in most cases. I love to wri

Translation � French to English, Proof-reading � English, Copy writing � English. Subjects worked on previously: airlines, hotels, retail, viniculture, luxury goods, automotives, tourism, FMCG.

My name is Sheila Rowell. I live in Michigan and I have a Master degree in Reading, a BA in Business Administration, a Master degree in Education, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Education, and I am retired from the Army.

I am a full-time Reading Specialist who enjoys to read and write about real-life feelings and situations. I just got married in May and find much inspiration in the newness of married life, for which there should be an instruction book!

I'm a part-time freelance writer and a La Bella Baskets gift consultant. I enjoy reading, writing, and listening to music.