We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach. We’re on the ground, immersing ourselves in the public education sector, surrounding ourselves with the people we can learn the most from: educators at all levels, as well as non-profit leaders who are finding success with their own organizations. While we don’t have all the answers, we’re committed to a process of constant learning, growth and improvement.
In our Worth Reading section, we invite you to peruse articles and resources we find relevant and thought provoking. Then, in Educator Express, enjoy quick downloads from some of our communities’ most notable trailblazers in public education. Check back often to see what we’re learning next.
Sonya Castellino joined Read Charlotte as Deputy Director in July 2018. She has worked as an educator in New York City, Eastern North Carolina, and in Charlotte. She has served a variety of roles, from classroom teacher to Resident Principal, since 2002. She’s coached teachers to improve instructional practices in grades K-12, with subjects ranging from Music to Chemistry. Most recently, she was a Curriculum Coordinator for Project L.I.F.T.
Sound Basic Education for All: An Action Plan for North Carolina
December 2019
Authored by: WestEd
Brian Kingsley was appointed Chief Academic Officer for CMS in August 2018. Kingsley had been assistant superintendent of academics at Wake County Public School System since 2015. He was acting chief academic officer and executive director, instructional and intervention, in Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from 2014 to 2015.
Tisha Greene is the Assistant Dean for School and Community Partnerships in the Cato College at UNC Charlotte. Tisha is a two-time graduate of UNC Charlotte, having received both a BA and MA in English and English Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is a North Carolina Teaching Fellows alumna.
The Science of Early Learning
March 2019
Authored by: Deans for Impact
State Policies to Improve Teacher Preparation
Article published on sreb.org
December 2018
Authored by: SREB
Five Levers to Improve Early Literacy in NC
Article published on ednc.org
December 2018
Authored by: Munro Richardson
Dr. Herring’s passion about equity-driven education reform fuels her work. Her career spans all levels of education, with professional experiences in Head Start thru higher education and leading state education policy. She currently works as President, CEO & Founder of BranchED.
The Power of Place: Assessing Whether Novice Teachers Benefit from Similarities in In-Service and Student Teaching Schools
July 2018
Authored by: Kevin Bastian and Kristina Patterson
Kiera Busching grew up with missionary parents, living internationally. She became a Teach For America corp member in 2015, entering the field of education. She currently works as Dean of Students at McClintock Middle School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
