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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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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 Short E Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short E Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short E Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short E sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, small groups, and reading intervention, this lesson provides explicit, structured, and engaging instruction to help students confidently read and spell words with the short /ĕ/ sound. What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short E sound (/ĕ/)Picture and word exam
Preview of Short U Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short U Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short U Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short U sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, small groups, and reading intervention, this lesson provides explicit, structured, and engaging instruction to help students confidently read and spell words with the short /ŭ/ sound. What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short U sound (/ŭ/)Picture and word exam
Preview of Short O Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short O Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short O Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short O sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, small groups, and intervention settings, this lesson provides explicit, structured, and engaging instruction to help students confidently read and spell words with the short /ŏ/ sound. What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short O sound (/ŏ/)Picture and word exa
Preview of Short I Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short I Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short I Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short I sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, small groups, and intervention settings, this lesson provides explicit, structured, and engaging instruction to help students confidently read and spell words with the short /ĭ/ sound. What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short I sound (/ĭ/)Picture and word exa
Preview of Short A Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short A Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short A Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short A sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, intervention groups, and students with dyslexia or other reading challenges, this lesson provides explicit, systematic instruction that makes phonics fun, visual, and engaging.What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short A sound (/ă/)Picture and word examples fo
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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.