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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
About the store
Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Preview of Character Poster: The Patient of "The Screwtape Letters"

Character Poster: The Patient of "The Screwtape Letters"

This character analysis poster centers on the Patient from C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, allowing students to reflect on his spiritual journey through a creative and analytical lens. The poster features an illustration of the Patient that students can color and decorate. Around the image, designated sections guide students to explore key character traits—such as his spiritual vulnerability, impressionability, sincerity, flaws, and eventual growth. Students will cite textual evidence and w
Preview of Mary Wollstonecraft Rhetorical Analysis Poster

Mary Wollstonecraft Rhetorical Analysis Poster

This interactive poster features a detailed, line-art portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft for students to color as they explore her groundbreaking 1792 essay A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Surrounding the image are sections where students analyze her rhetorical techniques and style, including her use of logical appeals, elevated diction, sentence structure, tone, and feminist argumentation. This creative assignment encourages students to engage deeply with Wollstonecraft’s voice and ideas, m
Preview of Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Analysis Poster

Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Analysis Poster

This engaging classroom poster features a bold, line-art image of Sojourner Truth that students can color in while analyzing her famous 1851 speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” Around the image, students will fill in sections focusing on key elements of rhetoric and style, including tone, diction, repetition, appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), and structure. This creative activity helps students visually and analytically connect with Truth’s powerful voice, making historical rhetoric both personal and memor
Preview of Gratitude Coloring Sheets

Gratitude Coloring Sheets

Gratitude coloring sheets for the classroom, bulletin board, or for students to take home for Thanksgiving or year-round.
Preview of Who? What? When? Why? Where? Classroom Poster

Who? What? When? Why? Where? Classroom Poster

Help your students recall the concept of Who? What? When? Why? Where? with this visual aid. This visual graphic poster can be printed and posted in the classroom or used as clipart.
Preview of Main Idea and Details Classroom Poster

Main Idea and Details Classroom Poster

Help your students recall the concept of Main Idea and Supporting Details with this visual aid. This visual graphic poster can be printed and posted in the classroom or used as clipart.
Preview of Let's Read Classroom Poster or Clipart

Let's Read Classroom Poster or Clipart

Inspire your students to pick up a book or open an article and dive in. This visual graphic can be printed and posted in the classroom or used as clipart.
Preview of Cause and Effect Classroom Poster

Cause and Effect Classroom Poster

Help your students recall the basic concept of the Cause and Effect text structure with this visual aid. This visual graphic poster can be printed and posted in the classroom.
Preview of Classroom Overview: Back to School

Classroom Overview: Back to School

FREEBIE for all teachers looking to establish clear and firm expectations with their students for a well-managed learning environment.
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About the store

Experience

Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.

Teaching style

I believe in fostering excellence in literacy for all learners through a balance of structure, creativity, and purpose. My teaching integrates classical literary depth with research-based reading instruction, empowering students—from emerging readers to AP scholars—to think critically, read with empathy, and write with intention.

Awards & shining teacher moments

New Educator of the Year Award 19-20 American Hero Teacher of the Year Award 21-22

My own education history

Bachelors of Arts in English from Florida Gulf Coast University. Masters of Public Health from Liberty University. Teaching Certification from Florida Gulf Coast University. Philosophy of Christian Education Certification from Hobe Sound Bible College. Dyslexia Certification from the University of Florida.

Additional biographical information

Hi, I’m Courtney, an English educator passionate about creating engaging, research-based resources that foster excellence in literacy for all learners. With experience teaching middle school ELA, 12th Grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, I specialize in helping students think deeply, read critically, and write with purpose. I’m also certified in dyslexia intervention and literacy instruction for early learners, and I believe every student—from emerging readers to advanced scholars—deserves the tools to succeed and the joy of learning through language.