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Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP

Senior Advisor of Educator Initiatives

“A curiosity cap sits atop my head daily. I not only get curious. I stay curious and run headlong into a daily commitment to learn and grow. This curiosity has driven me to smash the literacy divide by sparking a flame of understanding and enthusiasm in others.”

For 25 years, Dr. Terrie Noland has put her energy into education and literacy; first as a teacher and administrator, and now as Senior Advisor of Educator Initiatives for Learning Ally, a nonprofit dedicated to “Literacy for All.” Terrie’s mission is to spark a flame of enthusiasm in others for continued personal and professional growth and development.

In her daily work, Terrie mentors K-12 educators about the latest research around the science of reading and effective tools and resources that support reading skill practice and language development for underserved student populations. In addition, she hosts a podcast, Learning Ally Literacy Leadership, striving to unify stakeholders in schools and districts (administrators, teachers, specialists and parents,) to build a community of literacy champions and make transformative changes to smash the literacy divide.

Recognized as a thought-leader, Terrie speaks about literacy at national education conferences and webinars that draw thousands of educators to hear captivating stories, take-away strategies, research, and best practices, which she always delivers with humor, and inspiration.

She is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and stays grounded in a Structured Literacy approach by tutoring students weekly. Terrie has a Ph.D. in Literacy and Educational Leadership from St. John’s University. She is a John Maxwell certified speaker, coach, trainer, and member of the President’s Advisory Council. She also hosts the Spotlight on Dyslexia and Spotlight on Early Literacy series by Learning Ally and builds communities of educators to advance best practices in classrooms. Terrie’s passion runs deep for children not proficient in reading. She is truly an advocate for them and the educators who serve them.