This dynamic duo are Mission, BC brother and sister primary teachers who have been implementing research- and play-based practices for the past eight years in their own classrooms. They have been presenting their literacy success strategies in schools, school districts and Summits throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as Ontario. Chelsea and Nathan will be highlighting the Heggery resources which they are implementing in their classrooms.

Maria is a renowned, award winning Illinois State primary Teacher-of-the-Year specializing in Read-Alouds and inspiring young childrens’ love of reading and writing. She is author of The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, Shake up Shared Reading, A Year for the Books – co-authored with her daughter Katie Walther, and most recently More Ramped Up Read Alouds.