Early Literacy

Connect and Support

Published: 1/30/2026 9:32 AM

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​We're Here to Help!

​Looking for support or want to connect with a literacy leader in your region? You're in the right place! The team of State Regional Literacy Directors and Regional Principal Support Leaders are here to answer questions, share ideas and offer guidance through monthly office hours and direct outreach.

Have questions about early literacy?

​Connect with us!


Monthly Virtual Office Hours

What: Join our virtual office hours to ask questions, get feedback, or brainstorm with other educators and literacy leaders. Office hours are also an opportunity to hear other districts share their successes and challenges during the "Voices from the Field" portion.

When: ​Every second Tuesday 9:30 A.M.​ ET/8:30 A.M. CT - 11 A.M. ET/10 A.M. CT

Spring 2026

  • January 13, 2026
  • February 10, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • May 12, 2026
  • June 9, 2026


​How to Join: 
Register Here 

Can't attend live?

  • ​Reach out to your regional director or principal support leader with questions.
  • View "Voices from the Field" recordings. ​​​

Questions?

Please email the Early Literacy team​ with any questions.​


"Voices from the Field" Podcast





​Regional Literacy Directors

​​​Alison Gregory, WKEC/GRREC

Tara Griffith, OVEC/JCPS

Whitney Hamilton, C

KEC/SESC

Marcia Ward, KVEC/SESC

Abby Laber​​​, NKCES/KEDC

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Regional Principal Support Leaders

Angela Ballinger, SESC

Mike Bell, KVEC

Anne Cox, WKEC

Byron Darnall, GRREC

Matt Mercer, OVEC

David Naylor, CKEC/KEDC​

Maranda Meyer, NKCES  

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