Vocabulary as a Building Block for Literacy
Vocabulary development doesn’t just happen in the classroom. It can be learned at home, during gym class, at after-school programs—at any point throughout the day.
It’s something everyone works together to build with our students.
Join experts from AIM Academy for a discussion, research review, and a deep dive into vocabulary-boosting activities you can easily incorporate into your work. So that wherever you are, you can help our children develop this essential literacy skill.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Tina Zampitella is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at AIM Academy. Tina has been an educator at AIM Academy for 15 years and has a B.S. in Special Education and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy. She is also a Wilson Dyslexia Therapist and a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer. Tina has experience teaching students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and coaching and supporting teachers at these levels. Tina specializes in training teachers in the science of reading, mathematics, and assessment.
Aviva Coyne-Green is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds degrees in elementary and special education as well as a Master’s degree in public policy with a concentration in education policy. Aviva has been an educator at AIM Academy for 11 years. She currently serves as a Curriculum and Instructional Leader, 5th grade teacher, and Wilson Certified Instructor. At AIM, she has led and participated in the development of literacy curriculum. Additionally, she is a facilitator and content developer for AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading and AIM Pathways to Proficient Writing.
