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I began my teaching career in 2013 and has since taught English Language Arts across grades 6–12. I have served in a variety of roles including a summer school and after-school director, RTI/TST Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and ACT Prep Instructor. I've held multiple leadership roles, including Lead Teacher, Department Chair, and Leadership Team Member, and has mentored new educators along the way. I have been an ELA Curriculum Specialist for the last 6 years. In addition to my K–12 work, I am also an adjunct professor of English, teaching Composition I and II at the collegiate level.
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Editable Newsletter Template – For Coaches, Admins, and Teachers
Editable Newsletter Template – For Coaches, Admins, and TeachersKeep your communication clear, consistent, and visually engaging with this professional, editable newsletter template—perfect for instructional coaches, school leaders, and classroom teachers! Whether you're sharing weekly updates, spotlighting instructional strategies, or celebrating student successes, this template makes it easy to deliver important information with style and structure. ✔️ Fully editable in Canva and Google Slid
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PLC Agenda & Meeting Minutes Template | Editable Collaborative Planning Tool
Make every PLC meeting purposeful and productive with this easy-to-use PLC Agenda & Meeting Minutes Template! Designed for instructional coaches, team leads, and teacher leaders, this tool helps you guide, document, and follow up on your team's collaborative work—all in one place. This editable template keeps your team aligned and accountable while promoting data-driven, student-centered conversations. ✅ What’s Included: Editable PLC agenda & minutes template Sections for meeting purpose,
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Instructional Coaching Menu – Editable Support Overview for Coaches
Start the school year strong—or refresh mid-year—with this editable Coaching Menu, designed to help instructional coaches clearly communicate the types of support and services they offer to teachers. Whether you’re introducing yourself to a new staff, building trust with colleagues, or clarifying your role, this visually organized menu helps you: Outline available coaching services (modeling, co-teaching, planning, data digs, etc.) Offer tiers of support based on teacher needs or readiness
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Teacher & Student Shout-Out
🎉 Teacher & Student Shout-Out Template! 🎉 Celebrate success and build a positive classroom culture with this editable Shout-Out PowerPoint template. Whether it’s recognizing a student for showing growth, a teacher for trying a new strategy, or a colleague for going the extra mile—this cheerful, customizable template makes it easy to spread encouragement! 🎯 What’s Included: ✔️ Editable PowerPoint Shout-Out Template ✔️ Fun, colorful design—ready to print or share digitally ✔️ Space for te
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
SPACECAT Rhetorical Analysis Graphic Organizer
🚀 SPACECAT Rhetorical Analysis Graphic Organizer 🚀 Help students master rhetorical analysis with this easy-to-use SPACECAT organizer! This resource walks students through each element of rhetorical analysis— Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, and Tone—using scaffolded questions that encourage deep thinking and textual evidence. 🎯 What’s Included: ✔️ Printable SPACECAT Graphic Organizer (PDF)SPACECAT ✔️ Clear guiding questions for every element of the acrony
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
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RL.9-10.4
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.8
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Student Conference Form | Goal-Setting & Reflection Template
Support student ownership and reflection with this Student Conference Form—perfect for academic check-ins, behavior reflection, or goal-setting sessions! This editable form helps guide 1:1 student conferences by giving students a voice and helping them think through their own progress. Build stronger student-teacher relationships while fostering accountability and growth mindset—all in one simple tool. ✅ What’s Included: Editable Student Conference Form Space for reflection on strengths,
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Instructional Coaching One-Pager | 5H Framework for Teacher Support
Looking for a clear, supportive, and relationship-centered way to introduce yourself and your coaching services to teachers? This Instructional Coaching One-Pager is designed to help you communicate your purpose, build trust, and outline exactly how you support educators—all in a clean, friendly, and easy-to-read format. Centered around the 5Hs of Coaching (Help, Head, Hand, Heel, and Heart), this one-pager is perfect for back-to-school, PD sessions, or anytime you're building buy-in with new
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Instructional Coaching Co-Planning Form – Editable & Collaborative Tool
Make your planning meetings more focused, efficient, and teacher-driven with this Instructional Coaching Co-Planning Form. Designed to support productive collaboration between coaches and teachers, this editable tool helps guide conversations, clarify goals, and align instruction with student needs. Whether you're planning a single lesson or mapping out an instructional unit, this form helps: Establish clear instructional objectives Identify focus areas (standards, strategies, student needs)
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Writing Ideas Development Presentation – Build Strong, Focused Content
Writing Ideas Development Presentation – Build Strong, Focused ContentGive your students the tools they need to grow their writing with this engaging, ready-to-use presentation focused on developing ideas—a key component of any effective writing piece. Designed for grades 6–12, this resource helps students: Understand what it really means to “develop an idea” Learn how to clarify, expand, and support their thinking Practice moving from vague statements to meaningful, detailed content Perfec
3rd - 10th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
Parent Conference Form | Editable Template for Teacher Communication
Parent Conference Form | Editable Template for Teacher CommunicationStreamline your parent-teacher conferences with this easy-to-use, editable Parent Conference Form! Designed to help you lead focused, productive conversations, this form includes space to highlight student strengths, areas for growth, classroom behavior, academic progress, and next steps. Whether you're meeting during scheduled conferences or reaching out for a check-in, this tool helps you build stronger family partnerships w
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About the store
Experience
I began my teaching career in 2013 and has since taught English Language Arts across grades 6–12. I have served in a variety of roles including a summer school and after-school director, RTI/TST Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and ACT Prep Instructor. I've held multiple leadership roles, including Lead Teacher, Department Chair, and Leadership Team Member, and has mentored new educators along the way. I have been an ELA Curriculum Specialist for the last 6 years. In addition to my K–12 work, I am also an adjunct professor of English, teaching Composition I and II at the collegiate level.
Teaching style
As an educator and instructional coach, I bring an innovative, student-centered approach to every resource I design. My classroom philosophy centers on creating engaging, rigorous content that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Whether working with middle school learners or college students, I strive to make learning purposeful, relevant, and energizing for both students and teachers.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Katie was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2018 and recognized as Mississippi Spelling Bee Coordinator of the Year in 2024 for her leadership and dedication to student enrichment. These awards reflect her passion for literacy, engagement, and excellence in education.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master’s in Secondary English Education, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. I am currently working on my doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. This academic foundation, combined with over a decade of classroom and coaching experience, fuels my passion for creating purposeful, teacher-friendly resources.
Additional biographical information
Hi, I’m Katie—ELA instructional coach, curriculum specialist, and the creative mind behind Paper and Pixel! With over a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school, and college-level English, I create practical, engaging resources that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful.
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