About Samantha:
Champion of Joyful Reading
Welcome! I’m Samantha, a veteran educator with 15 years of classroom experience, dedicated to transforming the way students experience reading. With a Masters in Education and a decade and a half of teaching under my belt, I’ve spent my career fostering a love of reading in students. Now, my mission is to empower ELA teachers like you to create joyful readers in your own classrooms.
My Mission:
Reading should be a delightful adventure, not a chore. I’m here to help you unlock that potential in your students by:
- Promoting Independent Reading: Discover the incredible benefits of letting students explore books on their own terms.
- Sharing Literacy Research: Stay updated with the latest findings in literacy to enhance your teaching strategies.
- Providing Practical Tips: Implement actionable strategies that nurture lifelong reading habits.
- Creative Projects: Engage students with projects that allow them to showcase their learning in innovative ways.
- Highlighting Fresh Reads: Keep your classroom library exciting with the latest YA books, easily found at Target.
Join the journey
Together, we can cultivate a generation of enthusiastic readers. Explore my resources, tips, and book recommendations to make your classroom a haven for young readers. Let’s create a world where every student finds joy in reading.
Thank you for visiting and happy reading!
Samantha
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