She travels nationally to lead systemic change in K-12 districts, and empower teachers with concrete tools to advance student literacy, language and critical thinking for 21st century success. Inspiring learning is Tonya’s passion, evident in both her high-energy teacher trainings, and emphasis on rigor and relevance in curriculum design. She has taught at multiple grade levels as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and EL resource teacher, and continues to teach actively in collaboration with educators to research and refine the art of instruction