NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

Mary is a graduate from the University of South Florida where she received her B.S. in Elementary Education and then her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. She comes with 20 years of educational experience as a pre-K through 5th grade teacher, literacy specialist, administrator, district instructional coach, and consultant in both Florida and North Carolina. Mary is bilingual and has a deep passion for English Language Learners. In her current position as a K-5 ELA Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction she is blessed with the opportunity to serve the amazing teachers across the state in the area of curriculum and instruction. Her deep passion for early literacy and desire to impact students’ lives is at the heart of everything she does. She enjoys collaborating with educators from all over the world, sharing her learnings, and empowering educators to be the best version of themselves!