Authors & Presenters

Brian Wise is an English Department chair at Deerfield High School in the suburbs of Chicago. Previously, he spent 16 years as a teacher and literacy coach at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Hollye Wright, PhD, has 18 years’ worth of experience in literacy education. Dr. Wright works with first-year writing students in transitioning to college-level writing and assists current and pre-service teachers in planning and delivering high-quality, research-based literacy instruction.

Felicia Wynter, EdD, is an experienced educator and professional learning expert who specializes in English language arts (ELA) instruction aligned to the science of reading. Dr. Wynter is a leader in advancing education through impactful, research-based practices.

Lindsay Yearta, PhD, is an assistant professor of education at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Lindsay specializes in digital literacies, critical literacy, and the use of digital tools to meet the needs of students.

Allison Zamarripa is an educator, consultant, and advocate for building capacity and collective efficacy with teachers. She has over 18 years of experience as a middle school teacher, instructional coach, and district literacy specialist in a recognized Model PLC at Work® district.