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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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Literary Investigation: "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O’Connor
Bring high engagement and deep literary analysis together with this crime-scene style investigation of Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” Perfect for AP Literature, Honors English, or any class exploring Southern Gothic themes, moral complexity, and character analysis. This assignment transforms the short story into a case file investigation, guiding students to analyze characters, imagery, and theme through a structured, inquiry-based approach. What’s Included1. Historical / Aut
9th - 12th
Literature, Other (ELA), Short Stories
Literary Investigation: "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?" by Oates
Turn your short story unit into a high-engagement, deep-thinking investigation! This Literary Investigation Assignment transforms Joyce Carol Oates’s “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” into a structured, crime-scene style case study where students analyze characters, imagery, and theme as if they were detectives building a case file. This resource is perfect for AP Literature, Honors ELA, or any class studying suspense, structure, or psychological tension. What’s IncludedThis assignmen
9th - 12th
Literature, Other (ELA), Short Stories
Also included in: AP Literature Unit 4: Short Fiction II Bundle | Character Complexity
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge | Poetry Analysis
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Study & Analysis Guide Bring Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Gothic masterpiece to life with this comprehensive study and analysis guide for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Designed with high school and AP Literature students in mind, this resource helps students engage deeply with the poem’s themes, literary devices, and symbols while making the text more approachable and meaningful. What’s Included: Student-Friendly Summaries of Parts 1–7 for guided reading and com
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Poetry
Also included in: Romantic Era Literary Bundle: Creation, Ambition, Nature and Morality
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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.
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.
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