Erik

Erik Lepis is a regional, national, and international presenter and literacy consultant based in New York City. He works closely with building and district leaders to help administrators develop a vision for literacy instruction, raise student achievement, and lead school-wide change through the teaching of reading and writing. He works along-side teachers in curriculum writing, demonstration teaching, coaching, and leading study groups in all aspects of literacy implementation. He co-founded The Living Literacy Network after teaching primary grades and working as a staff developer for The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Erik holds advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education and Educational Leadership, Microcredential in The Fundamentals of the Science of Reading, and Associate Certificate in Orton-Gillingham.  He is the co-author of Informational Writing Mini-Lessons: Your Go-To Guide for Flexible, High-Impact Instruction.