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2023 Amplify Science of Reading Star Award winners

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The Amplify Science of Reading Star Awards honor educators who have transformed their classrooms and empowered their students with the Science of Reading. These individuals have gone above and beyond implementing Science of Reading principles and guiding their students toward lifelong literacy.

Meet our 2023 Star Award winners and learn more about each of their Science of Reading journeys!

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Meet the 2023 winners

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Javonna Mack

The Changemaker

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Shennoy Barnett

The Data Dynamo

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Anne Elizabeth Carter

The Data Dynamo

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Kim Smaw

The Knowledge Builder

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Corey Beil

The Knowledge Builder

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Markaya Aga

The Intervention Innovator

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Wanda Ramirez

The Language Luminary

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Caitlyn Cockram

Rookie of the Year

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Edie Bostic

ESSER Ace

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