Strategies for writing instruction and classroom management at your fingertips!

Hello!

I'm Melissa and I'm excited you are here!
I help teachers master writing instruction in the middle school classroom.

You don’t have to wonder how you will meet the writing needs of ALL your students. You just need the right strategies and tools to make it happen.

Let’s do it together!

Hey, ELA Bestie!

I provide middle school ELA teachers with the tools and strategies to grow student writers because the magic is in the process!

You’re in the right place if:

You want your students’ writing to improve.
You want your students to get excited about writing.
You feel like you don’t have enough time for all things writing.
You are overwhelmed with planning and providing feedback.

I’ve been there! Let’s do this together!

Are you ready to support ALL students with your writing instruction?

Let's get started!

Here’s how I can help…

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Reading and writing resources at your fingertips to SAVE YOU TIME!

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Look for Writer’s Notebook Academy, coming soon!

I’ve Got Your Back

If you’re ready to stop spending hours planning writing instruction.

It is my hope that the writing resources, tools, and strategies I provide will help lighten your teacher load and get you back to enjoying all the things you love to do!

When you join me I will be with you every step of the way, cheering you on!!

Seriously, we can do this!

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Imagine if... You had access reading and writing resources and tools that helped you in your classroom

You can implement creative and rigorous reading and writing resources.

It all starts with joining me on this journey.

Imagine if you could…

Leave school on Friday and not bring work home.
Feel prepared for Monday and not have the Sunday Blues.
Engage and motivate students!

I can help you get started.