Meet Leah

Leah Mermelstein is a literacy thought leader, published author, and passionate writing, reading, and language development authority. In addition to partnering with educators, Leah tutors children and works with families to support literacy growth both at school and at home.

For the past 30 years she has provided professional development for teachers, coaches and leaders nationally and internationally, translating literacy research and data into successful and impactful classroom application and curriculum. Leah helps educators connect the learning dots so, students realize and reach their full potential.

Leah holds a Master’s in Cultural Diversity and Curriculum Reform and a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from University of Massachusetts Amherst. She’s a graduate of the Science of Reading Academy and is trained in Sounds-Write. She also earned a supervisory license from Rowan University. She has authored five instructional literacy books focused on deconstructing the reading and writing process and how to leverage reading to support writing and writing to support reading. Leah lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her daughter and enjoys making a lasting impact through her work with educators and families alike.