What is a Literacy Coach?

NAME: Literacy Coach

SCHOOL: SCHOOL

CLASS: CLASS

SCHOOL PHONE: SCHOOL PHONE

About the Job~

The position covers a very wide range of jobs and responsibilities. I work 
at being a Classroom Supporter, Data Analyzer, Learning Facilitator, 
Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Specialist, Resource Provider, and a 
Researcher & Learner.  My goals focus on strengthening literacy in ALL 
classes, so I work with teachers to incorporate effective instructional 
methods that will improve reading success and create more independent 
learners.
(For more info., see "The Question and Answer Portion".)

About Me~

I have 12 years of teaching experience, 10 of which were spent in Round Rock 
at Hopewell Middle School teaching English/Language Arts and Reading. I am 
very happy to be at Deerpark as the Literacy Coach-- I feel very lucky to 
have the opportunity to work with such dedicated and talented teachers and 
administrators. 

Unsurprisingly, I love to read ...a LOT. I really can't say how many books 
I'm in the middle of reading at the moment, but the more I read, the more 
interesting subjects and authors I discover. I am also addicted to music, 
and I love *almost* all kinds (no contemporary country for me, though, 
thanks). The excellent music scene is one of the main reasons I love 
living in Austin. There is more really good live music available here to 
entertain than I can ever have time to enjoy. But I'm trying! 

I also like to write and play my bass guitar-- two things I do only for 
myself for now. My dog, Eli, is my last (but not nearly least) favorite way 
to spend my time outside of work. He's a Rhodesian Ridgeback that I was so 
lucky to get to adopt.