Qualified applicants receive rigorous training at our national headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
Our goal is to insure quality staff development by keeping each of our 60-plus trainers informed of the latest educational research and best teaching practices. Vicki Benson , Ph.D., is an assistant professor of literacy at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Benson has worked in elementary education, special education, administration, and leadership development for over 20 years, contributing to local, state, and national education. Dr. Benson received her doctorate from The University of Alabama, where she earned the Outstanding Dissertation Award for the College of Education for her research on teachers transition to balanced literacy. Rick Duvall is currently a professor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.