About Us

The Reading League Minnesota

All students can learn to read, and all teachers can learn to teach them.

Meet The Board

Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, JD, OG-CT
Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, JD, OG-CTCo-Chair
Literacy Advocate and Tutor

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Deb Dwyer, CTT- OG
Deb Dwyer, CTT- OGCo-Chair
Science of Reading Consultant & Practitioner

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Abbey Payeur, PhD
Abbey Payeur, PhDVice-Chair
Assistant Professor, Bethel University

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Susie Willey
Susie WilleySecretary
Literacy Advocate

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Sarah Schmidt
Sarah SchmidtDirector
Director of Teaching and Learning, Chisago Lakes School District

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Malachi Johnson
Malachi JohnsonDirector
Fifth Grade Teacher, Gage Elementary, Rochester Public Schools

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Erin Gillett, PhD
Erin Gillett, PhDDirector
Professor, Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Adrianne Lecuyer
Adrianne LecuyerDirector
Early Learning Literacy Coach, Moorhead Area Public Schools

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Lindsey Scanlon
Lindsey ScanlonDirector
Literacy Lead, Mahtomedi Public Schools

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Shannon Gossen
Shannon GossenDirector
Literacy Coach, Compass & Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

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David Weingartner
David WeingartnerTreasurer
Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management

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Mindy Glazier
Mindy GlazierDirector
Elementary Teacher at Crosslake Community School, Crosslake, MN

Ambassadors: statewide network of literacy leaders

Board of Directors Contact: Deb Dwyer

Allison Bakkum – Douglas County

Chris Belmont – Benton & Stearns County

Kelsey Didrikson – Roseau County

Kara DeVriendt – Crow Wing County

Sara Edgar – Sherburne County

Jessie Forston – Hennepin County

Kevin Hoisington – Stearns County

Nancy Litvack – Hennepin County

Erin Nemetz – Hennepin County

Nicole Pinkerton – Hennepin

Rebecca Steinhorst – Ottertail County

Karyn Willenbring – Carver County

Shea Bruce – Ramsey County

Heather Hanson – Hennepin County

TRL

Reimagine the Future of Reading

Help us bring the science of reading to every educator, parent, and child.