About Your Instructor – Heather Kenny

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Heather Kenny is an outstanding Science of Reading expert and national presenter. Over the course of her 25+ year career in education, she has served as a classroom teacher and literacy tutor. Heather now works with teachers, schools, and districts to support other educators in implementing practical, science-based instructional techniques that can improve literacy outcomes for all students. Heather understands the challenges that today's educators face, especially as they strive to address the needs of struggling readers. She is passionate about empowering teachers with the latest science-based knowledge and skills so that they are well-equipped to provide their students— particularly those who struggle— with optimally-effective literacy instruction.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"This was super helpful! Received refreshers as well as new strategies I am excited to try out in my classroom, starting as soon as tomorrow! I feel empowered to take some of these ideas back to my colleagues and administrators."
– Danielle Villhard, Second Grade Teacher

"Excellent seminar! Heather was very clear and knowledgeable in her explanations of the science behind reading. I'm excited to incorporate the provided resources, activities, links, and ideas in my classroom. I took a lot away from this. Thank you again!"
– Christina Noyes, Grade 1 Teacher

"Heather was able to explain the SOR in an effective way. What was presented was extremely helpful, and the day was engaging and full of information."
– Sarah Shecrallah, Literacy Coach

"I really enjoyed this seminar. I loved the different strategies to get struggling and reluctant readers excited and engaged in reading. I enjoyed that there were interactive aspects of the seminar as well as examples and ideas for each strategy so we could see them in practice and learn how to use them in the classroom."
– Katelyn Way, Teacher

"Heather was amazing… informative, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. It was a pleasure listening to her all day."
– Jennifer Circkirillo, MSR Specialist