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Additionally, I am the mother of three children, ages 12, 13, & 14, who keep my life quite interesting. I tend to indulge myself in reading for pleasure. I love these book studies, because I get to mix two of my passions: reading and talking about literacy instruction with others. I can best be reached through e-mail at abreon@iu17.org I look forward to another learning opportunity with you all!
 * Amy Breon:** I am an Educational Consultant at BLaST. I conduct trainings in on a wide-range of topics including Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), Reading Apprenticeship, Co-teaching, Progress Monitoring, and PowerTeaching. I have worked 13 years in the classroom as a Middle School Learning Supprt Teacher/ Inclusion Facilitator, then a Middle School Reading Specialist, a High School Reading Specialist, and a 4th & 5th Grade Title I Facilitator.


 * Miriam Ling:** I am the EAP Math/Reading Tutor at SRU Middle School in the Athens Area School District. I have been teaching for six years and most recently taught 6th grade math and science, band, and kindergarten. In between those assignments I have been a day-to-day substitute for 6-7 school districts across the northern tier of Pennsylvania and the southern tier of New York. I have also worked as a private tutor throughout that time, with a lot of success. I am certified in literacy and elementary education in NY; and elementary education, middle school social studies, & library science in PA. My reading specialist certificate in PA is pending. This is my second book study through BLaST, and I really hope that I'm able to transfer what I learn through this book study into my own teaching. You can reach me at mling@athensasd.org.


 * Theresa Glisson:** I am currently in my fourth year as a 7th grade reading teacher in the Troy Middle School. I also serve as a Reading tutor in the 7th grade ERI Reading Program, and I am literacy coaching in my building. I love what I have the opportunity to do! Prior to being at Troy, I worked for the IU #17 for 11 years in two of their alternative education programs. This is my fourth book study with Amy Breon through BLaST, and I thoroughly enjoy learning from the tried-and-true talents of other people. I am a mother of four who enjoys READING, scrapbooking, and eating chocolate. I can be reach at tglisson@troyareasd.org


 * Sue Kreider:** I am in the middle of my 11th year of teaching. I have been teaching 4th grade for the past 10 years. I absolutely love this grade level and enjoy working with this age group. This is my fourth online book study with Amy and I am so grateful for all of the insights and wonderful ideas that I get from fellow educators. I have two children who keep me pretty busy. My son, Dylan, is a junior and my daughter, Emileigh, is in 6th grade. In my spare time I love to read, scrapbook, and this time of year, travel all over to my daughter's dance competitions. My school email is skreider@athensasd.k12.pa.us


 * Glenna Webster:** I am a Learning Support Teacher for 3 – 5th grade students in Athens School District. Most of my days are spent teaching students decoding strategies using the Wilson program. In addition, this year I teach two groups guided reading. I have been involved in several book studies through the IU. I find them very beneficial in my continued growth as a teacher. I am mother to three children, and grandmother to three also. My school email is __gwebster@athensasd.org__.

For the past four years, I have been the district Literacy Coach and elementary ESL instructor for the Athens Area School District. In my capacity as district literacy coach, my primary role is to provide support, direction, and guidance to educators as it pertains to effective instructional routines and practices that promote active reading behaviors and increased academic achievement. In my role as an ESL instructor, I provide language arts instruction to elementary students whose primary language is not English. When my ESL population decreases, time spent coaching in the classroom increases, and vice versa. Prior to moving to Athens and working as a literacy coach, I was a Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 6th grade classroom teacher. Teaching is a second career for me. In a previous life, I was a financial management consultant. When not taking coursework or reading professionally, I decompress by exercising, participating in choral groups, cooking, talking on the phone with my mom, playing dominoes on Monday evenings with the ladies, and reading. My Saturday morning ritual is a trip to the library to find my “next read”. I am happy to be reading and “talking” with you all again. I can be reached at kgarman@athensasd.org.
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 * Adrienne Miller**: I am in my thirteenth year. I taught first grade for twelve years and decided to move to second grade. I have a lot of my students from last year and I am loving the change. I have had the opportunity to participate in one book study. I discovered so much from the book as well as from my colleagues. I am looking forward to learning more from everyone. I will be happy to read as long as I am not golfing, but I will find the time to answer. My school address is adrienne_miller@jsasd.k12.pa.us


 * Sharon Champaign** I am a 6th grade teacher with the Athens Area School District. This is my tenth year with Athens, before teaching here I taught Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grade in Camden, NJ. In my spare time... what spare time... I have 3 years old twins, Hannah and Zachariah, and they take care of any spare time I might have! This is my first book study and I look forward to applying the skills learned to my classroom. My school email is schampaign@athensasd.org.

Jean Cleveland I am currently working with Williamsport IU, early intervention. I have taught middle and high school life skills and emotionally disturbed in New York State. I will be starting my second book study and did enjoy the refresher on the English with the last book. I look forward to this book and new insights. jcleveland@iu17.org


 * Barb Fedele**. This is my eighteenth year teacher and my eighth year teaching reading at a middle school. I currently teach 7th grade reading at Jersey Shore Middle School. I have been participating in these books studies since Amy started them. I am always impressed by the fact that there is so much to learn in so little time. I learn not only from the books, but from all of the participants as well. My school email is bfedele@jsasd.k12.pa.us.

**Teresa White**: I am a 5th grade teacher at Athens Area School District. This is my 3rd year teaching 5th grade. Prior to that I taught in a looping situation of 3rd grade to 4th grade for 3 years and before that I taught as a special needs teacher for students with life skills needs for 5 years. I am mother of two children, a young lady in college turning 21 this March, and a young man who is a senior in high school age 19. My children keep very busy and I am very proud of them both! My email is twhite@athensasd.org

Linda Gee: I am a first/second grade looping teacher at Lynch-Bustin (AASD). This year I am teaching those lovable little first graders. This is my fourth on line book study. Each course has given me fresh ideas that I could use with my students. I am the mother of two children and 3 grandchildren. I am looking forward to retiring at the end of this school year. Again I enjoy this opportunity to grow professionally. Thank You Amy for the organizing of these study groups, and to all who have shared wonderful ideas to help in our educating those wonderful kids. My e-mail address is lgee@athensasd.org.


 * Donna Wagner:** I am a 2-3 Looping teacher at Sheshequin Ulster Elementary (AASD). This is my 23rd year with the AASD and I have been in the 2-3 Loop for 6 years. I have been in the book study since its conception and I love it. I have gotten so many useable ideas from the books as well as the participants. I have 2- 30ish aged children and have a 1 yr. old granddaughter. My school e-mail is dwagner@athensasd.org