Michelle Elia
Literacy consultant, advocate, and assistant professor at Marietta College
As an assistant professor at Marietta College, Michelle Elia prepares preservice teachers to teach reading using evidence-based language and literacy practices. She previously served as Ohio Literacy Lead through the Ohio Department of Education and has taught students in preschool through high school. Elia is a nationally recognized literacy professional development provider, training educators in language and literacy instruction and assessment within the MTSS framework. She serves as a school board member of her local district and president of The Reading League Ohio.
A lifelong learner, Elia is pursuing her doctorate in reading science at Mount St. Joseph University. She is passionate about teaching and applying the science of reading to the classroom, especially for struggling adolescent readers.
Michelle Elia
Literacy consultant, advocate, and assistant professor at Marietta College
As an assistant professor at Marietta College, Michelle Elia prepares preservice teachers to teach reading using evidence-based language and literacy practices. She previously served as Ohio Literacy Lead through the Ohio Department of Education and has taught students in preschool through high school. Elia is a nationally recognized literacy professional development provider, training educators in language and literacy instruction and assessment within the MTSS framework. She serves as a school board member of her local district and president of The Reading League Ohio.
A lifelong learner, Elia is pursuing her doctorate in reading science at Mount St. Joseph University. She is passionate about teaching and applying the science of reading to the classroom, especially for struggling adolescent readers.