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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 Influential Women | American Historical Figures Poster Set

Influential Women | American Historical Figures Poster Set

Celebrate the lives and legacies of influential women throughout history with this printable Influential Women Biography Poster Set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring important female historical figures, including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Shirley Chisholm, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the
Preview of Civil Rights Movement | Historical Figure Poster Set

Civil Rights Movement | Historical Figure Poster Set

Help students explore the leaders, activists, and changemakers of the Civil Rights Movement with this printable biography poster set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring influential figures from the Civil Rights Era, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, John Lewis, Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Claudette Colvin. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the fig
Preview of Civil War and Reconstruction Era | Historical Figures Poster Set

Civil War and Reconstruction Era | Historical Figures Poster Set

Help students explore the people, conflicts, and lasting impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era with this printable biography poster set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring major historical figures from 1861–1877, including Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Clara Barton, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Booker T. Washington. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to
Preview of American Revolution | Historical Figures Poster Set

American Revolution | Historical Figures Poster Set

Bring the Founding Era to life with this American Revolution Biography Poster Set! This printable resource includes 8 black-and-white biography profile pages featuring influential figures from the American Revolution and early United States history: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Paul Revere. Each page gives students space to research and record key information, including: Important quotes Three
Preview of Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Heroes and Figures

Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Heroes and Figures

Greek Mythology Heroes and Figures Poster TemplatesHelp students explore famous heroes, mortals, and tragic figures from Greek mythology with this engaging Greek Heroes and Figures poster template set. This resource includes visually detailed, student-friendly pages for researching and analyzing major mythological characters, including their roles, symbols, strengths, weaknesses, and key traits. Each poster gives students space to record important information while also creating a visually appea
Preview of Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses Poster TemplatesHelp students explore major figures from Greek mythology with this engaging Greek Gods and Goddesses poster template set. This resource includes visually detailed, student-friendly pages for researching and analyzing important Greek mythological figures, including their roles, symbols, strengths, weaknesses, and key traits. Each poster gives students space to record important information while also creating a visually appealing mythology referen
Preview of American Authors Poster Pack: Influential Voices in American Literature

American Authors Poster Pack: Influential Voices in American Literature

Introduce students to the most influential voices in American literature with this printable poster and worksheet pack featuring 21 essential American authors — perfect for classroom displays, research projects, or pre-reading activities before major works of study. Each poster invites students to color, research, and record key information, helping them build background knowledge and make literary connections across time periods and genres. ✍️ Includes 21 Authors: Nathaniel Hawthorne Mark T
Preview of British Author Poster Pack: Influential Voices in British Literature

British Author Poster Pack: Influential Voices in British Literature

Bring British literature to life with this printable poster and worksheet pack featuring 16 iconic British authors — perfect for introductory lessons, literature units, bulletin boards, or student portfolios! Each poster invites students to color, research, and reflect on key details about each author, making it an engaging way to introduce major voices in British literature before beginning a novel or poetry study. Includes 16 Authors: William Shakespeare Jane Austen Mary Shelley Charlotte B
Preview of SPACECAT Poster Worksheet: Influential Women (13 Pack)

SPACECAT Poster Worksheet: Influential Women (13 Pack)

Bring clarity and visual appeal to your rhetorical analysis lessons with this vibrant SPACECAT Poster Pack—designed specifically for teaching students how to break down speeches using the SPACECAT framework (Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone). Perfect for AP Language and Composition, public speaking units, or any class analyzing rhetoric, this set of 13 eye-catching posters can be printed for bulletin boards or projected during lessons. These posters help s
Preview of SPACECAT Poster Worksheet: Influential Speeches (20 Pack)

SPACECAT Poster Worksheet: Influential Speeches (20 Pack)

Bring clarity and visual appeal to your rhetorical analysis lessons with this vibrant SPACECAT Poster Pack—designed specifically for teaching students how to break down speeches using the SPACECAT framework (Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone). Perfect for AP Language and Composition, public speaking units, or any class analyzing rhetoric, this set of 20 eye-catching posters can be printed for bulletin boards or projected during lessons. These posters help s
Preview of Monster Movie Pitch

Monster Movie Pitch

Engage students with a creative writing project that sparks thier interest in monsters, the supernatural, and classic horror movies. Give students the task of being a Hollywood movie writer who has have been selected to pitch an idea for the newest monster movie! Their creative expertise is required to captivate audiences with a suspenseful and thrilling movie that includes any monster of their imagination that can come to life on the big screen! Digital worksheet or printable worksheet option.
Preview of PETAL Writing Strategy Presentation

PETAL Writing Strategy Presentation

The PETAL writing strategy is a framework commonly used for analyzing literature and writing literary analysis essays. It helps structure your analysis by breaking it down into key components. Each letter in "PETAL" represents a different aspect to consider in your analysis. Use this presentation for note taking, printable posters, a classroom resource, or an interactive anchor chart activity. The visual and kinesthetic aspects of this activity will help you students remember the literary analys
Preview of TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Guide

TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Guide

The presentation will allow you to provide direct instruction to your students about the TPCASTT formula for poetry analysis. Students can save the file to be used as a reference. The slides may be printed to display in the classroom.
Preview of Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizer

Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizer

This easy graphic organizer will help your students organize their ideas while they effectively build and argument for an argumentative essay. Students will not miss any key components for an argumentative essay by using the planning sheet. Easy to print or digitally distribute to students.
Preview of Classroom Overview for Back to School

Classroom Overview for Back to School

Looking to set clear and firm expectations for the new school year? This classroom overview sets general guidelines for a well managed classroom. By setting these expectations in place early in the year, students will understand the rules and procedures of how the classroom will operate. Students will feel welcomed and know the structure of their learning environment. This resource is FREE to all educators in need of a visual guidelines for a well-managed learning environment.
Preview of iPad Etiquette

iPad Etiquette

Manage your classroom by setting clear expectations about how students will use iPad technology in the classroom. This iPad Etiquette presentation will show students what to do and what not to do with their school-provided iPad.
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 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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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.