About Literacy Edventures

We’re ditching the one-size-fits all literacy instruction that doesn’t actually fit all.

Through resources, coaching, memberships, and courses—we’re on a mission to help K-3 teachers ditch the overwhelm of literacy planning and give you the evidence-based strategies and resources you need to reach ALL your kiddos.

Meet the Team

  • Amie Burkholder

    CEO + Literacy Coach

  • Kaylee McCaslin

    Content Specialist + Integrator

  • Natalie Emerson

    Visual Marketing Designer

  • Cassie Hames

    Curriculum Specialist

  • Helen Noonan

    Membership Support

  • Kate Christy

    Website Design

I knew as a first grade teacher, I was in a critical role for my students’ literacy journey—but it wasn’t enough!

I first learned about the Science of Reading while teaching first grade. And the funny thing is, when I first started teaching—I thought I had it all figured out. I quickly discovered that programs and balanced literacy didn't work for all of my students.

So I decided to go back to school to get my masters in reading to become a reading specialist. While I was hoping this would be the missing piece, it wasn’t. I went back for Orton Gillingham and LETRS training. Over the years I’ve continued to test strategies, learn, collect data, and follow the science.

In 2019 I started Literacy Edventures to create a space to support teachers beyond the classrooms in my own school building.

As a K-5 Literacy Coach, I love sharing all of my tried-and-true activities, strategies, and resources that follow the Science of Reading with all of you through my Route2Reading membership, Phonics Curriculum, Shop, Blog, and Podcast.

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It feels like it was just yesterday...

When I was handed a manual, wished the best of luck, and sent on my way to start teaching first grade

 
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Spring 2011

Graduated from Radford University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education PK-6

Fall 2011

Accepted my first position as a first-grade teacher one week before school started.

2012

Frustrated, I began searching for more ways to engage ALL of my students

2013

Enrolled to get my masters in Literacy Education

2014

Began my journey as a reading interventionist

2015

Graduated with my Masters in Literacy Education K12 and started a position as a K-5 Literacy Coach

Started selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers

2019

Started LiteracyEdventures.com blog, membership, and courses.

2020

Ooops! Teaching Kindergarten because of COVID19 Pandemic while still maintaining my role as a K-5 Literacy Coach

2021

Back in my role as a literacy coach.

Started Unlocking SOR—a virtual conference all about bringing the Science of Reading to your classroom

Started offering professional development for districts and presenting at conferences

2022

Poured tons of time and energy and love into my Literacy Edventures products, courses, and members

Presented at more conferences

2023

Foundations to Fluency Curriculum was created and approved by the Virginia Literacy Act

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