Shelly Klein has been a successful educator for the last 15 years. Her experience ranges from classroom teacher, staff developer and literacy coach to school administrator. Both on the front lines as a classroom teacher and behind the scenes leading staff development, Shelly has touched the lives of thousands of kindergarten through sixth grade students and teachers in both urban and suburban schools. Shelly has lectured on Literacy at Manhattanville College, Rutgers University, and Montclair State University. She has authored district-wide curricula and has written charter applications which were accepted at both the city and state levels. Shelly has conducted turn-key training to district teachers and has designed "teachers-as-learners" collaborative study groups. Shelly holds a Masters Degree in Education, is a certified Reading Specialist, and former New Jersey Governor Teacher of the Year. Shelly is known for her strong success with teaching teachers through supportive professional development.