I began teaching English Language Arts in 2008 teaching literature, grammar, and writing to students in grades 9-12. During that time I also taught an adult creative writing class at night focusing o... n works of literature and the writing styles to hone the students' own writing style. read more

Hi! I'm Dr. Knappenberger. I was born and raised near Allentown, Pennsylvania, and am now working as a lead interventionist at a school in Allentown to support teachers and their teaching practice. I... have always had a love and passion for literature, writing, and teaching. I began teaching in 2008 as a high school English teacher. Six years later I began working as an elementary reading specialist while also continuing to teach Creative Writing classes to adults at the Cultural Arts Center. Currently, I am a lead interventionist who supports a group of 7 reading interventionists and models English instruction for teachers in the classrooms. My earned degrees include: Bachelors in Secondary Education English- Minor in Literature Masters in Education- Reading Specialist (working on a second masters in Educational leadership) Doctorate Degree in Curriculum and Instruction TESOL Post-grad Certificationread more