Reviewers
We gratefully acknowledge the many contributions of the following dedicated educators in creating a program that is not only pedagogically sound, but also appealing to and motivating for middle school students.
Literature Consultant
Assistant Professor
Texas Tech University
Dr. Saldaña teaches English and education at the university level and is the author of The Jumping Tree (2001) and Finding Our Way: Stories (Random House/Wendy Lamb Books, 2003). More recently, several of his stories have appeared in anthologies such as Face Relations, Guys Write for GUYS READ, Every Man for Himself, and Make Me Over, and in magazines such as Boy’s Life and READ.
Teacher Reviewers
English Language Development Teacher
Shaw Middle School Spokane, WA
Area Reading Coach
Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL
ESOL Teacher
Arvida Middle School Miami, FL
Teacher Supporter
Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA
ESL Teacher
Crockett Middle School Irving, TX
Teacher on Special Assignment
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Costa Mesa, CA
ELL Contact and Secondary Advocate
Martin County School District Stuart, FL
Curriculum Specialist
Paramount Unified School District Paramount, CA
Coordinator of Language Arts
Community Consolidated School District 59 Arlington Heights, IL
Teacher/ELD Coordinator
Serrano Intermediate School Lake Forest, CA
Teacher/Trainer
Lee Mathson Middle School San Jose, CA
Supervisor, Bilingual-ESL
Houston Independent School District Houston, TX
High Point Expert
Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA
ESOL Teacher
Patapsco Middle School Ellicott City, MD
Middle School Team Leader
Broward County Public Schools Fort Lauderdale, FL
ESL Teacher
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Copley, OH
ESL Teacher/Instructional Specialist
Lake Highlands Junior High Richardson, TX
ESOL Coordinator
Palm Beach School District West Palm Beach, FL