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Dedicated professionals partnering with educators to improve student outcomes.

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Irene Fountas

Director
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Cindy Downend

Assistant Director, Primary Programs
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Heather Rodman

Primary Literacy Trainer
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Courtney Varner

Primary Literacy Programs Trainer
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Wendy Vaulton

Assistant Director of Research
Rebekah Kapfer

Rebekah Kapfer

Assistant Director of Outreach and Communication
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Melissa Fasten

Senior Program Manager
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Alex Eustice

Project Coordinator
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Kathryn Bartholomew

Project Coordinator
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Ashlynn Crandell

Project Manager, Conference and Events
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Stephanie Wong

Project Manager
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Kyle Clifford

Project Coordinator
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Featured Blog Posts

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July 28, 2020 Wendy Vaulton, Assistant Director of Research

The Softer Side of School Improvement

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July 22, 2020 Cindy Downend, Assistant Director, Primary Programs

Remote Learning: Communicating with Parents & Caregivers

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July 16, 2020 Cindy Downend, Assistant Director, Primary Programs

Choose Wisely! Qualities and Dispositions of a Literacy Coach & Teacher Leader

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the Lesley University Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

Phone: 617.349.8424
Fax: 617.349.8490

Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Mailing Address
Lesley University
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138