Thanks for the invite Brad! I live in Des Moines, IA and work for Heartland AEA as a professional learning consultant. I work primarily in the area of reading instruction with a focus on struggling readers. My passion is for getting high quality literacy instruction into schools for all students and to work with teachers to improve their knowledge and skills in providing literacy instruction to all learners. I joined this group because I love any chance to collaborate and learn from smart people who are passionate about the same things I am. :)