Collaboration and Professionalism
At The Literacy Coach Reading and Writing Center, we have over 65 years of combined literacy teaching experience and we believe that the best instruction comes from collaboration with other experts and strong relationships with students. From an examination of research literature, to collaboration with speech pathologists, doctoral and professional colleagues and families, we provide effective, well-informed instruction because we believe in the synergy of collaboration and consultation.
Dawn Florino
Owner/Director
Dawn Florino
Founder & Literacy Educator
I am a Certified Reading/Writing Specialist with over 20 years of educational experience from Prek-graduate school. My mission is to change mindsets about reading and writing one word at a time and to support families in developing reading with this center.
Melissa McCaffrey
Gr. 5-8 Literacy Educator
"I am a middle school teacher, highly qualified in grades 5--8 language arts with over 15 years of educational experience. I find this age group extremely enjoyable and rewarding. I have gained a deep understanding of both their academic and social-emotional needs."
Sylvia Osiecki
K-2 Literacy Educator
I am a 20 year veteran educator and a member of the Board of the NH Writer's Project of education with a focus on teaching early readers and writers. It is my hope to build strong readers and writers through systematic and sequential instruction.
Christi Pratte
Early Childhood & Special Educator
"I am a six year veteran kindergarten educator, having spent the past seven summers also working in intensive special needs preschool programs. I love watching students develop a curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the world around them through fun, meaningful, and enriching experiences."