Our Think Tank

TheEdCollab Think Tank is the core of our work. Comprised of educators from diverse roles, backgrounds, and contexts that study, research, share, and develop cutting edge literacy practices and mindsets together. It is this dedicated, collaborative learning that keeps us on the leading edge of global literacy practice and grounded in today’s education landscape. Our work is woven from the fabric of our learning community and draws on the expertise and experiences of our network.

What brings us together is a passion for innovation, a background in education, and a belief in children and our profession.

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Fellows are distinguished members of our Think Tank. They are veteran educators who bring with them a wealth of experiences and roles across literacy education. Throughout our history, some of the most influential voices in literacy education have been part of our Fellowship. Fellows help shape our work and vision while also further developing their own pedagogy and scholarship. Fellows also provide literacy consulting and speaking services through The Educator Collaborative.

Our Book Ambassadors (a special category of Fellow) provide particular expertise to the organization and our members on new and upcoming titles, connections with authors and publishers, and build special learning opportunities throughout the year. Our Book Ambassadors are available for consulting, speaking, and provide support to schools developing text collections.

  • All
  • K-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • Anti-Bias/Social Justice
  • Bi/Multilingual
  • Book Ambassador
  • Coaching and Leadership
  • Content Area
  • Technology
Fellow
North Carolina
Fellow
Texas
Fellow
IL
Fellow
Georgia
Fellow
Michigan
Founding Director
NY
Book Ambassador
NY
Fellow
New Jersey
Book Ambassador
Colorado

The “Associate” is a rigorous, two-year commitment to learning with and contributing to the learning of the organization. Applicants are selected through a competitive process, based on experience, expertise, and potential impact. “Associate” is a role as a junior-member that allows members the opportunity to work closely with the organization and help lead our thinking and work forward.

Current Cohort: 2023-2025

Coordinator of Innovation and Instructional Technology in Illinois
Professor in Michigan
Founding Principal in Texas
Professor and Author
Elementary Teacher in Washington
Educational Consultant
Teacher in Vermont
Instructional Coach in Chicago
Consultant
Teacher in Texas
Curriculum Supervisor in New Jersey
Educational Leader
Educational Leader in Connecticut
2021-2023 Alumni Associate Cohort

2021-2023 Alumni Associate Cohort

Educational Consultant in Texas
Second Grade Teacher in Singapore
K-12 Curriculum Supervisor in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley
Educational Consultant in Illinois
6-12 ELA Curriculum Coordinator in Woburn, Massachusetts
First Grade Teacher at the American Foundation School of Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico
Instructional Coach in Hartford, Connecticut
K-8 Instructor in Maine
Associate Professor in Urbana, IL
Fifth grade ELA teacher in West Orange, NJ
Literacy Coach from Seattle, WA
Middle School English Teacher and 20-21 San Bernardino County Teacher of the Year in San Bernardino, CA
Middle School Principal in Paramus, NJ
2020-2021 Alumni Associate Cohort

2020-2021 Alumni Associate Cohort

Until 2021, Alumni Cohorts ran one year.

4th Grade Teacher in Teaneck, New Jersey
Literacy Coordinator in Anglophone West School District in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
K-12 Curriculum Supervisor in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley
Literacy Coach in London, England
Co-Author of Stretching Beyond the Textbook and Secondary Literacy Coach for the Westport Public Schools
K-4 Supervisor of ELA in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in Somerset County, New Jersey
Assistant Principal of Intervention in suburban Chicago.
Author of Let's Talk: Managing One-on-One, Peer, and Small-Group Conferences
Teacher in Los Angeles, California
Literacy Coach from Seattle, WA
Assistant Professor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction at the American School Foundation of Monterrey, Mexico
Educator in Bronx, New York
Assistant Principal K-2 at the American School Foundation of Monterrey, Mexico
High School Reading Specialist in Columbia, Maryland
2018-2019 Alumni Associate Cohort

2018-2019 Alumni Associate Cohort

Until 2021, Alumni Cohorts ran one year.

Director for Student Engagement in the Office of Equity Affairs for Wake County Public School System
Fourth grade Teacher and district professional development provider in New Jersey
Literacy Specialist and doctoral candidate in Texas
Technology Resource Teacher and Student Technology Coach at St. Patrick Catholic School in Louisville, KY
Co-Author of Stretching Beyond the Textbook and Secondary Literacy Coach for the Westport Public Schools
Intermediate level Teacher and doctoral candidate in Illinois
Author of Let's Talk: Managing One-on-One, Peer, and Small-Group Conferences
Professional Learning Specialist in Texas
Former Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction at the American School Foundation of Monterrey, Mexico
Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach in Random Lake, WI
Learning Leader and 5th grade Teacher in the Spanish Bilingual Program of the Calgary Board of Education

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