Cathy Collier is an enthusiastic, engaging national presenter and author with more than 30 years of experience. As a primary teacher and reading specialist, Cathy brings to her seminars an exceptional depth of knowledge about current practical strategies for all struggling K-2 readers. Her passion for teaching emergent readers and her belief that all students should be given tools, not excuses, drives her to use the most effective teaching methods and strategies. She has published a teaching book and several workbooks. You will find her session highly interactive, energizing and exactly what you need to support your struggling K-2 readers, and you will leave the session equipped with many new and innovative strategies you will be able to use immediately for helping your K-2 students become more successful readers.