Practical, engaging literacy and writing learning that builds teacher clarity, confidence, and meaningful classroom practice.
Melissa connects research and practical techniques to the students, goals, and realities already present in your school. Every learning experience is designed to help educators strengthen writing instruction in ways that feel relevant, manageable, and meaningful.
Create the conditions where writers feel seen, supported, and ready to take meaningful risks.
Shift from assigning and fixing writing to observing, responding, and coaching writers forward.
Use student work and classroom observations to identify focused next steps for whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction.
Understand how writers grow so teachers can respond with greater clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Professional learning should feel connected to the work educators are already doing. Melissa creates space for teachers to explore ideas, study authentic examples, collaborate with colleagues, and leave with a clear sense of what to try next.
Melissa brings her experience to professional learning communities, conferences, podcasts, and educator conversations.
We begin with your goals, challenges, educators, and current priorities so the learning feels purposeful from the start.
Teachers explore ideas, study examples, practice strategies, and collaborate in engaging, supportive ways.
Educators connect the learning to their classrooms, reflect on what is working, and identify meaningful next steps.
A half-day or full-day learning experience focused on a specific writing priority, challenge, or area of teacher practice.
Seventh- and Eighth-Grade ELA Teacher
