Tammy Smith Taylor

Tammy Smith Taylor

Tammy Smith Taylor is a dedicated educator who has committed her life and career to the service of others. She is an elementary principal in South Carolina and has worked as an elementary school teacher and in a variety of capacities as a school and district leader. Tammy is currently pursuing her PhD from the University of South Carolina. Her passion for validating the experiences of Black women in the principalship and exploring how their lived experiences and leadership styles impact students’ achievement drives her research focus.

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Reading differentiation made easy

MAP Reading Fluency now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.

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Dyslexia 101

Learn more about dyslexia with the on-demand version of our webinar Straight facts on dyslexia: What the research actually tells us.

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Put the science of reading into action

The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.

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Support teachers with PL

High-quality professional learning can help teachers feel invested—and supported—in their work.

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