About Your Instructor – Maggie Lentz

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Maggie Lentz is a dynamic EL educator and content developer with over 15 years of experience supporting biliteracy. Maggie brings deep knowledge of EL curriculum design, phonics-based literacy instruction, and the integration of research-based reading strategies for English Learners. As a national presenter, Maggie is known for her practical, high-impact strategies that empower educators to make meaningful changes in the classroom. Her extensive work training teachers and leading professional development ensures that every participant leaves with tools they can use the very next day. Maggie is the author of Increase the Success of Your EL Students Using the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning, the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar. Join Maggie for a day filled with innovative SOR and SOL ideas and strategies designed specifically to improve the learning of your EL students.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"This was a very engaging seminar with many valuable takeaways. I can immediately apply several strategies in my classroom. Thank you for your support and for sharing your expertise."
– Harika Yella, Math/Science Teacher

"I really appreciated how she made the content clear, accessible, and easy to follow. Her high energy kept the session engaging, and the abundance of practical, ready-to-use resources made the learning immediately applicable. I also valued how intentionally she connected the content to real classroom practice."
– Elizabeth Geary, Reading Support Teacher

"Came away with some new ways to approach strategies."
– Judie Liebenstein, Teacher

"Maggie was cheerful and engaging. She had a positive presence and lots of valuable knowledge to share."
– Lynn Preble, Grades K-5 ESOL

"Thank you! The chances to practice really helped me learn. Maggie was engaging and helpful."
– Alexandra O'Brien, ML Teacher