The Heroes During The Hardship

The Heroes During The Hardship Literacy Leaders Our literacy leaders post normally recognizes an individual – sometimes a teacher, sometimes a non-profit leader or influencer. But we are in extraordinary times right now. As a result, we’ve had the privilege to work...

Betsy Stoeckle

Betsy Stoeckle ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY Betsy Stoeckle is in her 3rd year of teaching 1st grade at a private elementary school (K-8) in NKY. She graduated from Xavier University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She obtained her reading...

Kevin Kushman

Kevin Kushman Co-Founder/Director, Blue Manatee Literacy ProjecT When did you decide to become involved in education? Based on experience as a mentor at Oyler School’s Hampton Mentoring Center over the last few years   Why did you choose this field? I truly feel...

Caren Karlage

Caren Karlage Literacy Professional Development Specialist Caren joined Mayerson Academy in 2008 as a school improvement coach for Cincinnati Public Schools. She became the Literacy Professional Development Specialist in July 2018. As Literacy Specialist she...

Isabella Frueh

Isabella Frueh Learning Grove – Lead Teacher & PT Social Media Manager 4C for Children – Consultant Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children – Membership Secretary Public Allies Cincinnati – Advisory Board  Bella Frueh is a...

Ryan Viner

Ryan Viner Coaching for Literacy – Executive Director Ryan Viner, the forward-thinking Executive Director of Coaching for Literacy, is bringing awareness to childhood illiteracy in exciting new ways. Through Coaching for Literacy, he has been able to build a...