Meet the Guide on Your Journey to Better Reading

Hi, I’m Cheryl, the guide on your Journey to Better Reading.

I created Journey to Better Reading because I am committed to helping students, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers navigate the path to confident reading. I’ve spent more than thirty years helping children, teachers, and families unlock the power of reading. Since my very first day in the classroom, I’ve been passionate about guiding students on their journey to confident, joyful reading, especially those who need a little extra support to get there.

I’m currently earning my Ph.D. in Literacy, focusing on turning the latest literacy research into strategies that really work in classrooms and at home. This means I’m using methods and strategies that are not just research-based, but proven to help readers grow. Of course, and fun too!

Over the years, I’ve taught in grades K–8, served as a reading specialist, and coached teachers in using structured literacy and MTSS/RTI frameworks. I believe in making reading instruction clear, systematic, and engaging, so every learner can experience success.

Whether I’m designing a personalized reading plan, mentoring teachers, or celebrating with a student who just read a book independently for the first time, my goal is always the same: to help every reader find joy and confidence along their path of the lifelong journey of reading.