Dr. Mitchell Brookins

Mitchell Brookins is an experienced educator, school leader, and national expert on PreK-2 foundational skills who leads implementation of science of reading partnerships.

Naima Richardson

As Senior Director of the Science of Reading Network, she partners with districts to design and implement coherent programming that strengthens teachers’ ability to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction.

Olivia Bertucci

Olivia Bertucci is a literacy leader and educational consultant with over a decade of experience in K–8 education as a teacher, coach, designer, and system-level leader.

Jennifer Sierra

Jen is a career educator who who leads design and coaching on the Science of Reading for the Baltimore partnership.

Dr. Heather Zuerblis

Dr. Heather Zuerblis is an experienced educator and literacy leader with two decades of work as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, and district-level leader.

Angela Colasurdo

Dr. Angela Colasurdo is a dedicated literacy educator committed to translating the science of reading into actionable classroom practice.