Mary Ehrenworth, Ed.D.,

is Deputy Director at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University. She

is the co-author and author of many books and articles, including: "Pathways to the Common Core;" "The Power of Grammar;" "Looking to Write;" "Teaching Reading Through Fantasy Novels;" and "Tackling Complex Texts" and "Constructing Curriculum" from "Units of Study in Teaching Reading." She

is also co-author of the middle school writing "Units of Study" books, "Investigative Journalism" and "Position Papers: Research and Argument." Mary

is a speaker and staff developer in children’s and adolescent literacy in school districts across the nation and internationally. From

that day long ago when a beloved teacher gave her The Secret Garden, to the days she spends now sitting next to children and teachers helping them become powerful and passionate readers and writers, Mary has been lucky enough to spend her time among things she loves best: books, kids, and teachers. ^[1]