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Welcome to my little corner of the world wide web! I can't wait to share my research and learning of early literacy. I teach first grade in the rural Upstate of South Carolina. I began my teaching career a decade ago. My passion for teaching reading has expanded over time and led me to a different type of classroom, this time as a student myself. My Masters of Education in Literacy has empowered me to provide individualized learning to my students and guide them on their path of literacy acquisition. 

Jillian



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