About Your Instructor – Amy Blakey

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Amy Blakey, EdD, is a dynamic and engaging presenter with extensive experience in education. She brings a wealth of practical knowledge, based on her many years as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and administrator. Amy is known for her innovative strategies for helping struggling readers succeed. A sought-after speaker, Amy regularly presents at state and regional conferences on literacy and leadership. What sets Amy apart is her ability to connect with educators on a personal level through her humor, relatable stories, and authentic experiences. By sharing both her successes and failures, she provides valuable lessons educators can learn from and apply to their own practices. Amy is also the author of Helping Your Struggling Readers Succeed: Targeted Interventions That Work! (Grades 6-12), the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar.

Join Amy for a day filled with practical strategies, engaging activities, and interventions designed to transform your struggling readers into confident,
successful learners.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"A wonderful presentation! The information was helpful, but not overwhelming. Everything was practical and useful! I can use every part of it in my classroom in some way, shape, or form."
– Nick Palmisano, ELA Teacher

"Great seminar! I really appreciated all the resources and the way Amy presented information."
– Taylor Murnahan, English Teacher

"I really enjoyed this seminar. Amy is very knowledgeable and experienced in teaching reading at the secondary level. I'd be interested in attending other seminars with her again in the future."
– Lisa Dispoto, Reading Specialist

"This was a very informative seminar. Amy shared lots of great resources, information, and best practices for supporting my students' growth. Thank you!"
– Gregory Tacconi-Moore, Literacy Interventionist

"I was impressed at the organization and the structure of delivery as Amy presented such a wealth of information. Thank you for the interactive nature of your seminar – just enough! I was engaged for the entirety of it!"
– Kathy Keating, Literacy Specialist and Reading Teacher

"Great pacing and content. Amy's use of videos was impactful. Great strategies and supports for struggling readers."
– Christina Johnston, Special Education Teacher