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Nikki Drury

Literacy Trainer

What I like most about my role within the Center is…

Every day I get to immerse myself in my favorite topic: Literacy!

What I believe in

I believe language is powerful, and when we give students the ability to use language, we empower them to shape the world with their words, learn more about themselves and others, and delight in the pleasures of great literature. 

Previous work highlights

Before coming to the Center, I was a classroom teacher and literacy coach.

Favorite book

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 

Fun fact

At 10 years old I was the Texas state baton twirling champion.

Education

BS Interdisciplinary Studies, Sam Houston State University 

M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Texas A&M  

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Featured Blog Posts

January 23, 2025 Cindy Downend, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

Literacy Coaching Toward Teacher Empowerment and Resilience 

Observations and four key ideas that emerged from a group of experienced literacy coaches who brainstormed ways to work toward fostering teacher empowerment in the new year.

January 6, 2025 Nawal Qarooni, Guest Speaker

Reaching All Learners by Partnering Thoughtfully With Families 

The next speaker in our Reaching All Learners Series, Nawal Qarooni, offers three tips on how to collaborate in meaningful ways with the families of our students.

December 11, 2024 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Celebrating the Season: New and Diverse Holiday Books for the PK–6 Classroom 

Read on to discover some fantastic books about the holidays to bring diversity into your classroom this season.