Episode 23 An Interview with Michelle Ruhe of Coach From the Couch

Interview episodes are always the best!Michelle Ruhe is a friend and literacy mentor! She is a fabulous resource and support for all things literacy intruction!In this episode we discuss:-Why we feel training and support in writing instruction are desperately needed-Our take on the "Science of Writing"-Shared Writing and its importance for upper grades-The importance and effectiveness of teachers as writersYou can and SHOULD find Michelle on Instagram at @coach_fromthecouch on Facebook at Coach from the CouchYou can also join her Facebook Group; Literacy Lessons for Elementary Teachers or at her website and blog Coachfromthecouch.comHappy Listening! About Melissa:Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education.  Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction.  Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachingtotransform/message