Meet Us

Hello from the Virginia is for Teachers team! We come from all parts of Virginia, and are so happy to share with you tips, teaching ideas, resources, and more from each of our classrooms. Each of us has something unique to share and lots to learn along the way. We hopped into this adventure because we love teaching and connecting with other teachers like you. Please feel free to comment to let us know what you like, share your ideas with us (and our readers), and ask questions. Working together makes teaching a lot more fun, and it sure can save us time too.

Before you peruse our page, we do want to let you know about the Facebook Groups we began at the start of our blogging adventure. These are very helpful in connecting with other grade level teachers, especially when you need standards based help. Just click on the grade level(s) that pertain(s) to your needs and join.
As you read our posts, you may see something that you're interested in exploring further or may see that you want to read more by the particular blogger. Below, you'll find the links to our personal blogs as well as our social media and store links. If you have questions on any topics, you can also email us through the CONTACT US form.

Carla from Comprehension Connection

Carla is a former literacy coach and reading specialist with 27 years of service in grades K-5  She is the author of Comprehension Connection and designer at Blog Designs for You. Currently, she's homeschooling her teenage daughter. She enjoys sharing literacy tips and lessons on her teaching blog, creating literacy resources for grades K though 5, traveling, DIY projects, watching movies, and hanging out with her family and two fur babies.
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Cathy from The WISE Owl

Cathy is a Reading Specialist, Literacy Advocate, and Professional Development Presenter celebrating 30 years in the classroom. She is a wife of 27 years to a very supportive husband and mom to two great sons and a wonderful daughter-in-law. She is a teacher, talker, trainer, and passionate presenter. She loves emergent and early literacy. She believes we must give children tools, not excuses, for success. You can also find her at The WISE Owl blog.
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Meghan from Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

Meghan is a former teacher and current curriculum developer with more than 10 years of experience working in education. She is the author of the blog and TPT store, Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom. Meghan is passionate about helping teachers save time and find joy. She enjoys providing support to new teachers and creating curriculum for upper elementary classrooms.
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Alyssa from Alyssa Teaches

Alyssa is a K-6 school librarian who has taught first and fourth grade. She loves creating Virginia-aligned resources and sharing teaching tips on her blog, Alyssa Teaches. She enjoys teaching hands-on inquiry-based lessons, using primary sources, and incorporating children's literature throughout the curriculum. Alyssa is a mom to three little ones under 6 and spends her free time reading and traveling around Virginia.
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Amy from Amazing Materials for You

Amy is a 4th grade advanced academics teacher who has taught preschool through grade 5 since 1987. She has also been a literacy coach and reading interventionist. She is the author of the blog Amazing Materials for You. She is the mom of two adult daughters, a tuxedo cat, and a Maltese dog. Amy enjoys sharing lesson ideas on Instagram and on her blog, creating teaching resources for grades K though 6, traveling, reading, and watching movies.
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Sherri from The Techie Chick

Sherri is an elementary school teacher celebrating 24 years as an educator. She has taught 2nd and 3rd grades and has spent the past 14 years as a K-8 Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. Sherri loves helping teachers get excited about integrate technology and providing innovative professional development. Sherri is a Google Certified Educator and TpT Author. She loves spending time with her husband, 2 grown children and 7 grandchildren, hanging out at the beach and painting or crafting.
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Haley from Owls & Lessons


Haley is currently a 4th grade teacher with 15 years of service in grades 2-5. She is the author of Owls and Lessons, Etc. She enjoys creating engaging resources and lesson ideas, spending time with her husband and two daughters, going on family trips to the beach, and reading about Virginia history with her Shih-tzu Lucy.



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