About the Instructor – Lisa Parry

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Lisa Parry is a veteran English/Language Arts teacher with more than 30 years of experience in secondary classrooms. She has taught a wide range of courses, from foundational English to AP Language and Composition, and is recognized for helping students engage with complex texts while expressing their ideas with clarity and confidence using strategies based in Reading Science. In addition to her classroom work, Lisa has led teachers in their adoption of Science of Reading methods and materials, guiding colleagues as they embraced research-based routines. Her work emphasizes making literacy instruction more engaging and effective without sacrificing rigor.

Lisa's innovative approaches, including her use of AI as an instructional tool, have been highlighted by Wired Magazine and USA Today. She is passionate about equipping teachers with classroom-tested Science of Reading practices that support struggling readers, challenge high achievers, and elevate outcomes for all. Lisa is also the author of Enhance ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Instruction: Practical Applications of the SCIENCE OF READING (Grades 6-12), the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Lisa's was engaging, informative, and real. I wish we had more time with her."

"Lisa resonated with me wholeheartedly."

"Lisa's advice has completely changed my classroom. I felt challenged to help a few specific learners and it seemed like I had tried everything. I realized that I hadn't stuck with any approach long enough. Once I made this change, my classes ran smoother. Now I feel more confident… which makes my job enjoyable!"

"Lisa Parry is a treasure! I feel a lot of time with BIG education, the jargon is overwhelming, but I never feel that way after seminar with Lisa. I came away with page after page of notes every time. There are so many things that I've learned from her that I now use to positively impact my own classroom and the culture around me."

"Lisa has a way with words… You'll find her seminar chockful of practical, useable strategies connected to a deep understanding of ELA pedagogy as well as a keen knowledge of human behavior. Lisa knows what she's doing."