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Heather Ballantine
Founder of Root Literacy Design LLC
Heather is a literacy specialist with over 10 years of experience as a teacher, consultant, adjunct professor, literacy coach, and reading specialist in K-16 settings. She earned a master’s degree in Literacy Education from Roger Williams University, is a certified reading specialist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and is currently enrolled in Orton-Gillingham training.
Recognizing that teachers have the greatest impact upon student achievement, Heather and Deirdre Tarpey founded Root Literacy Design to help educators implement evidence-based literacy practices within their own setting. Their mission is to empower teachers and build sustainable structures within schools so ALL students become strong readers and writers.