Here at the Literacy Party…
we help you foster a love of literacy and learning!
Hey there!
I’m Stephanie
NICE TO E-MEET YOU!
I am a former classroom teacher and literacy specialist. I received my Bachelors from Penn State in Elementary and Kindergarten Education and my Masters as Literacy Specialist from Columbia University Teachers College. I've worked with students of all skill levels and abilities in preschool through sixth grade as well as with teachers in supporting the implementation of literacy best practices!
My Career in Literacy and Learning
Columbia University, New York, NY
M.Ed. in Literacy Specialist (May 2015- May 2017)
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
B.S. in Elementary and Kindergarten Education (August 2007- May 2011)
Academy for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Schools, Morristown, NJ
Certification in SEL Leadership (February 2022- Present)
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Certification in School Library Media Specialist (Jan 2019- Dec 2020)
Professional Experience
Literacy and Media Specialist
Parsippany Troy-Hills School District (2019-2022)
Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-3)
Westfield Public School District (2011 - 2019)
District Literacy Coach
Westfield Public School District (2015 - 2019)
Culturally Responsive Literature Instruction Program
Training, Harvard Graduate School of Education (2020)
Fundations Labsite Classroom
Training, Wilson Language Training (2018 - 2019)
August Institute on the Teaching of Writing
Training, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (2013 & 2015)
Summer Institute on the Teaching of Reading
Training, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (2013 & 2015)
Writing about Reading: Reading Notebooks, Literary Essays, and Text-Based Arguments
Training, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (2014)
TCRWP Project School Labsite Classroom
Training, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (2013 - 2014)
Summer Institute on the Teaching of Writing
Training, Paramus Public School (2013)
Summer Literacy Institute
Training, Paramus Public School (2012)
Education and Certifications
Professional Training
A Few Fun Facts
MY FAVORITE READING BUDDY:
My dog, Holly
MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK:
The Elephants Come Home
MY FAVORITE BOOK(S) WHEN I WAS LITTLE :
Sweet Valley Twins
MY FAVORITE ADULT NOVEL:
Gone Girl
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS:
Sharing the magic of reading!
Access to literacy is…
HAVING THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Early on in my career, I fell in love with literacy. The most rewarding part of my career in education was seeing children light up through the magic of stories, tackling tricky words, and seeing themselves represented in books.
I have dedicated my life and career to supporting others in the acquisition of literacy. I believe access to literature is what provides our children with opportunity, allows them to explore our world, and teaches them how to participate in our world as good citizens.
