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2024 WINNERS

Amplify Science of Reading Star Awards

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The Amplify Science of Reading Star Awards honor educators, schools, and districts that have transformed their classrooms and empowered their students with the Science of Reading. These educators and leaders have gone above and beyond implementing Science of Reading principles—they light the path for students to pursue lifelong literacy.

Meet our 2024 Star Award winners and learn more about each of their Science of Reading journeys!

Meet the 2024 winners

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Patrick County Public Schools, VA: Represented by Sara Vernon and Callie Wheeler

The District Captain

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Wirt County Primary Center, WV: Represented by Jamie Vannoy

The Literacy Legend

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Windber Area Elementary School, PA: Represented by Charles Beckley

The Science of Reading Rookie

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Altramez Simone McQuaige

The Changemaker

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Angela Reyes

The Language Luminary

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Christine Michalik

The Knowledge Builder

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Amber Hines

The Knowledge Builder

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Andrea Mason

The MTSS Maestro

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Sara Thornton

The Data Dynamo

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Ebony White

The Cross-Disciplinarian

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