Rachel Riggs

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Rachel Riggs has been Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages for ten years. After earning her M.A. TESOL in 2018, she joined the field of adult education and found a passion for this field and specifically for supporting learners and educators in their use of technology. At World Education, she works on a variety of projects, mainly focusing on digital equity efforts and engaging with educators to raise awareness around and access to free and Open Education Resources (OER) - like Reading Skills for Today’s Adults!

Alyssa Lipuma

Alyssa Lipuma
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Alyssa Lipuma is a member of the Newsela Professional Learning team. She is based in Chicago, Illinois, and spent 9 years working as an elementary teacher and instructional leader before joining Newsela as a Professional Development Specialist. She has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and is passionate about data-driven decision making, learner engagement, and lesson design.

Linda Hecker M.Ed.

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Linda Hecker, M.Ed., Professor Emerita, was a founding faculty member of Landmark College, established in 1985 for students who learn differently, including those with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. She served in multiple roles: directing tutorial and teacher training programs; teaching English, study skills, and music classes; and as an academic advisor and dean.  She was appointed to the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training in 2001, where she led professional learning initiatives for educators around the world. Ms. Hecker is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, including work on multisensory learning and supportive technology.  She received her B.A. from Brandeis University and her M. Ed from the University of Hartford.

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