Lori Sappington
About Lori Sappington
Lori Sappington is an Implementation Lead at Great Minds for Wit & Wisdom ELA and serves as a Literacy Academic Content Liaison at Baltimore City Public Schools. With a Master's degree in Education/English from Towson University, she focuses on supporting literacy initiatives and provides coaching for effective curriculum implementation.
Work at Great Minds
Lori Sappington serves as the Implementation Lead for Wit & Wisdom ELA at Great Minds. In this role, she focuses on providing implementation strategies and coaching to enhance educational outcomes for teachers and leaders across schools and districts. Since joining Great Minds in 2019, she has worked to support the effective execution of literacy initiatives, ensuring that educators have the necessary resources and guidance to implement the curriculum successfully.
Current Role at Baltimore City Public Schools
Lori Sappington has been the Literacy Academic Content Liaison at Baltimore City Public Schools since 2014. In this position, she collaborates with educators and stakeholders to promote literacy initiatives within the district. Her work involves engaging with a network of professionals through social media platforms to share resources and support the implementation of effective literacy practices.
Education and Expertise
Lori Sappington earned her Master's degree in Education/English from Towson University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she completed an Advanced Leadership Certification in Leadership at Towson University from 2015 to 2016. This educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead literacy initiatives and support curriculum implementation in educational settings.
Podcast Co-Host
Lori Sappington co-hosts the podcast 'Melissa and Lori Love Literacy,' which focuses on assisting districts and schools in the implementation of new curricula, particularly Wit & Wisdom ELA. The podcast serves as a platform for sharing insights, strategies, and best practices in literacy education, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of literacy instruction in various educational contexts.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current roles, Lori Sappington worked as an educator in K-12 settings at Baltimore County Public Schools from 2004 to 2013. This nine-year experience provided her with a solid foundation in teaching and understanding the needs of students and educators, which informs her current work in literacy and curriculum implementation.