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Jessica Doneske
EDUCATION • M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (ESOL Specialization) Concordia University Chicago • M.A. in Reading Concordia University Chicago • B.A. in English - Secondary Education Dominican University ENROLLED • Cohort 1 LOCATION • Overland Park, Kan.
Jessica Doneske is a reading specialist and literacy leader with more than 15 years of experience serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade across urban and suburban school districts. Throughout her career, she has worked as an English teacher, English as a Second Language (ESL) specialist, reading specialist, and instructional leader, collaborating with educators to implement evidence-based literacy instruction and improve outcomes for diverse learners. Currently serving as Reading Specialist in the Blue Valley School District, Jessica provides reading intervention for elementary students, facilitates professional learning on structured literacy, models evidence-based instructional practices, collaborates with grade-level teams through professional learning communities, and partners with families to support student success. She has completed LETRS training, serves as a LETRS facilitator for her district, and has received Orton- Gillingham training, reflecting her commitment to the Science of Reading and explicit, systematic literacy instruction. Jessica has presented at numerous state, regional, and national conferences, including the International Literacy Association, Illinois Reading Council, WIDA Annual Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, and READ for Educators, sharing research and best practices in vocabulary instruction, literacy development, and language acquisition. She is also the co-author of the article The Balanced Vocabulary Diet, published in the Illinois Reading Council Communicator. Jessica is passionate about bridging research and practice by designing engaging, evidence-based literacy instruction that meets the needs of all learners. She believes strong partnerships among educators, families, and communities are essential for student success and is committed to empowering teachers through professional learning and instructional coaching. As a doctoral student in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Ed.D. in Language and Literacy program, Jessica hopes to further develop her knowledge as a literacy leader, researcher, and advocate. She is committed to supporting educators, partnering with families, and advancing equitable, evidence-based literacy practices that empower all students to become successful readers and writers.
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Ed.D. in Language and Literacy
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