The Center for Literacy & Learning

Customized Professional Learning Services for Schools, School Districts and Individual Teachers

Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart is an educator and organizational leader.  She has served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country.  Before joining The Reading League as their National Director, she served as the Vice President of Professional Development for the Rowland Reading Foundation, and as the Chief Academic Officer for Professional Development at Highlights for Children.  Laura presents nationally and internationally and has written for numerous organizations and publications, including co-authoring The Everything Guide to Informational Text K-2; Best Texts, Best Practices.  She is the host of the podcast “Teaching, Reading, and Learning: The TRL Podcast.” Laura serves on several advisory boards, including The Path Forward in Teacher Preparation and Licensure for Early Literacy.  Laura is a certified LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) facilitator. Laura’s passion is empowering educators to positively impact ALL students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in this country.