Melissa Kruse is an experienced educator with 18 years of teaching and instructional coaching in grades 7-12. She holds a bachelor's degree in English, a secondary education certificate, and advanced certifications including a reading specialist certification, a master's degree in reading, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a gifted and talented endorsement, and a middle school endorsement. Currently, Melissa is expanding her expertise by pursuing LETRs training.

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April Smith is the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Student-Centered Writing Block. You can find her on socials at the links below. Find her free writing training at https://www.simplifywriting.com/training

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Ep. 16: High-Leverage Writing Instructional Strategies for Middle and High School