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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 AP Literature Unit 3: Longer Fiction and Drama I Bundle | AP Classroom-Aligned

AP Literature Unit 3: Longer Fiction and Drama I Bundle | AP Classroom-Aligned

AP Literature Unit 3 Bundle | Longer Fiction and Drama 1 | Frankenstein Unit | Aligned with AP ClassroomHelp your AP Literature students analyze character, conflict, plot development, and complex motivations with this Unit 3 Longer Fiction and Drama 1 Bundle, designed to align with the skills and expectations of AP Literature and Composition. This bundle centers on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and includes companion texts and projects that help students explore creation, responsibility, ambition
Preview of The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin | Short Story Analysis and Psych Case Study

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin | Short Story Analysis and Psych Case Study

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin Literary Analysis and Short Story Guide Help your students analyze Kate Chopin’s powerful short story “The Story of an Hour” with this visually engaging literary analysis and short story guide. This resource is designed to help students examine characterization, author’s craft, perspective, textual evidence, theme, psychological complexity, irony, and creative response. This guide works especially well for teaching women’s literature, feminist literary theme
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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.