Early Literacy

Connect and Support

Published: 7/27/2026 12:14 PM

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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!

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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​

  • May 12, 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

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​Regional Literacy Directors

​​​Ashley Andriot, Greater Louisville/Louisville

Alison Gregory, Western

Whitney Hamilton, North Central

Brittany Jones​​​, Greater Louisville/Louisville

Abby Laber​​​, Northeastern

Tanda Lisenbee, Southeastern

Allison Roth, Northern

​​Marcia Ward, Eastern

Ciara Wheatley, Central

Regional Principal Support Leaders

​Angela Ballinger, SESC

Anne Cox, WKEC

Byron Darnall, GRREC

Matt Mercer, OVEC

Maranda Meyer, NKCES  

David Naylor, CKEC/KEDC​

Stacy Rutledge, CKEC

Sara Trimble, KVEC
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