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Danielle has experience as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, Assistant Principal of Instruction and Manager of Academics across settings ranging from public, charter and private schools, and a literacy nonprofit. As Manager of Academics for a Colorado charter network, Danielle led the transition to structured literacy by spearheading the implementation of evidence-based literacy curricula, establishing comprehensive literacy assessment systems and refining MTSS processes. She has experience planning and leading multiple modes of professional development ranging from large virtual sessions to grade-level PLCs and shoulder-to-shoulder live coaching. Danielle is currently pursuing coursework in English Learners Language and Literacy through the AIM Institute and completing a Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia through the University of Florida, after which she’ll be a certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction. Danielle is passionate about literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading and believes that all educators are capable of fostering joyful, rigorous instruction and high academic outcomes when given inspiring and aligned systems of support. Danielle is committed to supporting schools in increasing reading proficiency through authentic collaboration, coaching and development.

The Literacy Collective, led by Brittany Philipsen and Danielle Lucas-Adam, is an educational consultancy dedicated to improving literacy achievement in schools. We are literacy leaders committed to fostering leader and teacher capacity through individualized, targeted development and data-driven systems to ensure all students experience an equitable and meaningful education centered on robust academic outcomes.

Brittany strives to expand access to scientifically-based reading instruction by bridging the gap between reading research and instruction for educators across the country. With her experience as an elementary educator, instructional coach, literacy specialist, school leader, and literacy consultant supporting schools and educators across the country, Brittany has cultivated sustainable change to foster equitable access to literacy for all students. This experience, combined with earning a Master's degree from the innovative Reading Science program at Mount St. Joseph University and attaining Structured Literacy Certification from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction, has given Brittany a high level of expertise in reading research, evidence-based literacy practices, and school-wide systems for assessment, data analysis, coaching, and professional development. Brittany is a resolute advocate of the science of reading, and holds the steadfast belief that every child can learn to read. In collaboration with districts, schools, and educators, Brittany supports the advancement of reading education in the United States and hopes to contribute to systemic change.