Past Facilitators from the 2005 NCTE Literacy Leaders Institute
Randy Bomer Randy Bomer is President of NCTE and on the faculty of Language and Literacy Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Randy has worked as a literacy consultant with K-12 teachers and administrators in districts all over the United States.
Rebecca Bowers Sipe Rebecca teaches at Eastern Michigan University where she serves as an Associate Professor of English Education. She is the author of a text series for grades 1-8 as well as numerous articles in professional journals.
Curt Dudley-Marling Curt Dudley-Marling is professor of education at Boston College. He has taught at the elementary level, been a teacher educator, written numerous books on teaching struggling readers and writers, and consults with schools.
Isoke Titilayo Nia Isoke is a former teacher and director of research and development at Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. She has many experiences consulting and founded her own consulting company.
Katie Wood Ray Katie was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University until 2002 when she decided to pursue full time writing, research and consulting. She has published numerous books, articles, and book chapters on the teaching of writing, reading, and children's literature.