About the Author

After a varied and lengthy career as a classroom teacher and school leader, Rita Palmer moved into the professional development arena, specializing in Literacy. For the last seven years, Rita has presented professional development in literacy as a consultant in New York. In this role she has led seminars and workshops, worked alongside classroom teachers (K-8), and trained Assistant Principals and Principals in a balanced literacy approach to reading and writing. Rita makes her home in New Zealand.