Messy First Drafts is a space for teacher-writers, literacy lovers, and reflective mamas who believe growth begins in the margins—where writing, teaching, and life are all works in progress.
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A Field Guide for Thoughtful Educators Welcome. If you are an educator stepping into the works of research, you have come to the right place for support. Whether your research topic is to understand a challenging situation in the classroom better, explore a new aspect of student learning, or improve…
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I’m a high school reading specialist, instructional coach, PhD student, and National Writing Project teacher consultant. I’m also a mom of five boys, a lifelong reader and writer, and a runner. This space is where literacy, teaching, and real life come together—always in draft form.
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