This Is How We Teach Reading . . . and It''s Working!: The what, why, and how of teaching phonics in K3 classrooms

About Giacinta AlbertiHeather Willms

Heather Willms B.A. B.Ed. M.A.Ed. is a district reading intervention teacher whose work includes mentoring modeling and supporting both teachers and students in grades K7. Heather has twenty-three years of experience as a classroom learning support and district lead teacher. A respected literacy leader she works as a reading consultant and coach for districts schools and teachers interested in shifting instruction to align with the Science of Reading.Giacinta Alberti B.Ed. is a K7 learning support teacher in the Comox Valley Vancouver Island British Columbia. She has a teaching degree from the University of Victoria with a specialization in learning support. Giacinta has experience supporting struggling readers and developing programs and support plans for students in need while working closely with parents and other school district professionals. She has been a highly respected educator for fifteen years and is a leader among her peers.