Heather Willms, B.A., B.Ed., M.A.Ed.

Heather Willms, B.A., B.Ed., M.A.Ed., is a university instructor, reading coach, and intervention teacher whose work includes mentoring, modeling, and supporting both teachers and students in grades K–8. Heather has twenty-three years of experience as a classroom, learning support, and district lead teacher. A respected literacy leader, she works as a reading consultant and coach for districts, schools, and teachers interested in shifting instruction to align with Structured Literacy and evidence-based practices. Heather’s previous book, This Is How We Teach Reading explores the what, why, and how of teaching phonics in K-3 classrooms.