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Hi! I’m Melissa.

I’m an ELA instructional coach, certified Reading Specialist, and the author behind Real Life in the ClassroomI love creating practical resources and sharing ideas that help real teachers in real classrooms plan with confidence, teach with purpose, and still have time for life outside of school.