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Our Team

Dedicated professionals partnering with educators to improve student outcomes.

Irene Fountas

Cindy Downend

Assistant Director, Literacy Programs

Linda Murphy

Literacy Trainer

Heather Rodman

Literacy Trainer

Courtney Varner Lorden

Literacy Trainer

Wendy Vaulton

Assistant Director of Research

Rebekah Kapfer

Rebekah Kapfer

Assistant Director of Outreach and Communication

Stephanie Wong

Project Manager for Outreach & Engagement

Barbara Brammer

Assistant Director of Administration & Finance

Melissa Fasten

Senior Program Manager

Alex Eustice

Project Coordinator

Kathryn Bartholomew

Project Coordinator

Alison Demarco

Alison DeMarco

Project Manager, Conferences and Events

Kyle Clifford

Project Coordinator

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May 13, 2021 Cindy Downend, Assistant Director, Literacy Programs

Five Tips for Ensuring the Success of Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Investing in building the expertise of the teachers in your school is one of the most lasting decisions a leader can make.

May 5, 2021 Kass & Cornelius Minor

Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism Series: The Quest for Joyful and Equitable Literacy Learning Continues with The Minor Collective!

The Minors have designed a few frameworks and strategies to make the work doable and supportive for all people involved in literacy learning

April 29, 2021 Center News

Literacy Collaborative 2021 Virtual Cohort

The 2021 Literacy Collaborative cohort will be held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.