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Erica Reardon, M.A.

Erica Reardon serves as an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials. She is a seasoned literacy coach and reading specialist with over two decades of experience in education. As the founder and owner of Inspire Literacy, Erica has successfully operated her own consulting business for the past 10 years, partnering with school districts nationwide and impacting literacy outcomes for students. Erica specializes in developing educators' expertise in best literacy practices, including Readers and Writers Workshops, curriculum design, and data-driven instruction. Her work has been instrumental in increasing student engagement and improving reading and writing scores across K–8 environments. She has extensive training from the Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, ensuring her approach is grounded in the latest research and best practices in literacy instruction. In addition to her work as a consultant, Erica has served as a literacy coach and reading specialist in various school settings and has taught at the university level. She is passionate about empowering educators and creating sustainable, long-term improvements in literacy instruction through collaborative partnerships. She holds a master’s degree in Reading from Webster University, where she was honored as the Masters in Reading Student of the Year, and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Saint Louis University.