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My Story

I have 20+ years of experience in the P-12 space, and I have seen what works and what does not. My first teaching position was filled with 5th graders reading on a 1st-grade reading level. It was a huge challenge as we worked through the emotional and behavioral challenges that were before us. My educator's heart broke, and I did everything that I could to support them in my classroom. I hit a ceiling and realized there were limitations on how far I could help. I needed my colleagues, school resources, intervention sessions, and afterschool programs to deepen the impact. It was this very experience that prompted me to write "The Right Tools: A Guide to Selecting, Evaluating, and Implementing Classroom Resources and Practices." With my experience, I have supported schools in minimizing their spending by strengthening academic frameworks to improve student outcomes.

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Educationally Yours,

Towanda Harris, Ed.D

www.towandaharris.com

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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Hi Edufriends, We are thrilled to invite you to the Fall 2025 Gathering hosted by The Educator Collaborative—a FREE K–12 Literacy Conference taking place Saturday, September 20th. At 11:00 AM EST, join Dr. Towanda Harris and Nita Creekmore for an energizing session: Independent Reading: Deepens Student Engagement & Transforms Classrooms In this interactive session, you’ll discover practical strategies to: Foster authentic student choice and voice in reading Build engagement through...

3 months ago • 1 min read

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