Meet Our Team

Regional Literacy Leadership Coaches

Sherry Boudreaux
Sherry.boudreaux@mresa.org
Districts Served: Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, Rockdale

Sherry is a Regional Literacy Leadership Coach with over 30 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Reading Instruction, and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and reading intervention. She also holds endorsements in Coaching, Dyslexia, and Intervention Specialist. 

Courtney Jones
courtney.jones@mresa.org
Districts Served: Atlanta Public Schools, City Schols of Decatur, Cobb, Douglas

Courtney is a Regional Literacy Leadership Coach with 30 years of experience in education. She holds an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, certifications in Early Childhood Education and Educational Leadership, and a Reading P–12 endorsement. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and reading intervention.  

 

 

 

Kristy Kueber
Kristy.kueber@mresa.org
Districts Served: Buford City Schools, Gwinnett, Marietta City Schools

Kristy is a Regional Literacy Leadership Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.A.Ed., an M.Ed., and an Ed.S. Her expertise includes the science of reading, literacy coaching, professional learning, and data analysis. She also holds an endorsement in Teacher Support and Coaching.  

Kathy Matthews
Kathy.matthews@mresa.org
Districts Served: Forsyth, Gwinnett, Marietta City Schools

Kathy is a Regional Literacy Leadership Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. Her expertise includes the science of reading, literacy coaching, professional learning, and data analysis. She also holds an Educational Leadership add-on certification and endorsements in Teacher Support and Coaching and Reading.  

 

State Literacy Coaching Zone 1 Leader

Shakia Bruce
Shakia.bruce@mresa.org
RESAs Served: Metro, Northwest, West GA

Shakia is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 16 years of experience in education. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Technology. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Dyslexia, Gifted Education, Educational Leadership Tier I, and Teacher Support and Coaching.  

Regional Literacy Coaches

Nayeede Bailey
nayeede.bailey@mresa.org

Nayeede is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 11 years of experience in education. She holds a B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Educational Technology. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and professional learning. She also holds a Reading endorsement and Tier I Educational Leadership certification. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Bender 
jasmine.bender@mresa.org 

Jasmine is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 11 years of experience in education. She holds certifications in Educational Leadership Tier I and Elementary Education (K–5). Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and reading intervention.  

 

 

 

 

April Brillard 
april.brillard@mresa.org 

April is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 14 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, professional learning, and dyslexia. She also holds endorsements in Dyslexia, Coaching, Teacher Support, Reading, and Teacher Leadership.

 

 

Dr. Tiffany S. Coleman 
tiffany.coleman@mresa.org 

Tiffany is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 30 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities, an Ed.S. in Literacy Teaching and Learning, and a Ph.D. in Literacy Teaching and Learning. Her expertise includes the science of reading, literacy coaching, reading intervention, and professional learning.  

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren Cook 
lauren.cook@mresa.org 

Lauren is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Leadership. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and professional learning. She also holds an Orton-Gillingham Associate-Level Certification and endorsements in Reading, Dyslexia, Coaching, and Teacher Support.

 

 

Kala Faulker 
Kala.falker@mresa.org 

Kala is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, with certifications in Elementary Education (P–5) and Middle Grades Language Arts (4–8). Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, reading intervention, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Coaching, and Teacher Support.  

 

 

 

Susan Graham 
susan.graham@mresa.org 

Susan is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.A. in History and Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Elementary Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Dyslexia, Coaching, and Teacher Support and Coaching. 

 

 

Dr. Tamara Holloway 
Tamara.holloway@mresa.org 

Tamara is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, an Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, Management, and Administration, and a doctorate in Elementary Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, reading intervention, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Gifted Education, Dyslexia, Teacher Leadership, and Teacher Support and Coaching. 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Angela Jones 
angela.jones@mresa.org 

Angela is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Elementary Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, reading intervention, and professional learning. She also holds certifications and endorsements in Middle Grades Language Arts, Reading, Gifted Education, and ESOL.

 

 

 

Charlene McGlockling 
charlene.mcglockling@mresa.org

Charlene is a Regional Literacy Coach with 23 years of experience in education. She holds a B.A. in Early Childhood–Special Education, an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, and an Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, reading intervention, and professional learning. She also holds a certification in Educational Leadership and endorsements in Dyslexia, Coaching, ESOL, and Reading.  

 

 

 

Angel Nauck 
anauck@garesa.org 

Angel is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, reading intervention, and data analysis. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Coaching, and Teacher Support and Coaching.  

 

 

 

 

 

Natasha Perry 
Natasha.Perry@mresa.org 

Natasha is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing, an M.Ed., and an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, professional learning, and dyslexia. She also holds endorsements in Gifted Education, Reading P–12, Dyslexia, Coaching, Teacher Support and Coaching, and Elementary Education P–5.  

 

 

 

Teana Shelton 
Teana.shelton@mresa.org 

Teana is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 16 years of experience in education. She holds an M.Ed. Her expertise includes structured literacy, literacy coaching, professional learning, and data analysis. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Dyslexia, Coaching, and Teacher Support.  

 

 

 

Katrina Smith-Paggett 
katrina.smith-paggett@mresa.org

Katrina is a Regional Literacy Coach with 27 years of experience in education. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership and Adult Learning. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, reading intervention, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Dyslexia, Coaching, MTSS, and Online Teaching.  

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Isaac Sparks, Jr. 
isaac.sparks@mresa.org 

Isaac is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. He holds a B.A., an M.A., and an Ed.D. His expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, data analysis, and professional learning.  

 

 

 

 

 

Nicolle Trow 
Nicolle.trow@mresa.org

Nicolle is a Regional Literacy Coach with 30 years of experience in education. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in early childhood education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, literacy coaching, and professional learning. She also holds an endorsement in Dyslexia.

 

 

 

 

 

Lakesha Turner 
lakesha.turner@mresa.org

Lakesha is a Regional Literacy Coach with over 21 years of experience in education. She holds an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Her expertise includes structured literacy, the science of reading, and professional learning. She also holds endorsements in Reading, Gifted Education, and Coaching.