About Your 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

"This was so informational and practical. Lisa was a wonderful presenter with so many real-life applications for teaching reading. She was very open to questions and responded to each. I would highly recommend this seminar to my colleagues."
– Heather Leccese, Reading Teacher

"Wonderful way to spend the day!"
– Linda Wolvek, ELA Teacher

"Lisa Parry was extremely engaging, and her focus on actionable steps was very helpful for the classroom teacher!"
– Cassandra Jones, HS Teacher

"I was looking for specific actions I can use in my classroom and really appreciate all of the mini/micro examples!"
– Aimee Seitz, English Teacher

"I really appreciated Lisa's energy and expertise. This was a very informative and practical seminar that has left me with newfound understanding and a wide variety of ideas to improve my instruction.  I'm leaving relieved about things I'm already doing, and motivated to try some new things and share what I've learned today with colleagues.  Thank you!"
– Meghan Hatch-Geary, English Teacher

"Lisa's credibility and perspective still being in the classroom was really helpful. It's clear that she's not only experienced, but also well researched and practical."
– Sydney Becker, English Teacher