Hi, I’m Angie Kratzer. I’m an author, teacher, and curriculum coach with 21 years in public education, now applying those skills to curriculum design, coaching, and strategic planning in the entrepreneurial space. I’m known for translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand language. I’ve edited full-length fiction and nonfiction, published feature articles, and authored three nonfiction books. Currently, I’m working on an essay collection. I have designed and led curriculum and workshop content for teachers and entrepreneurs and recently collaborated with Outlier AI to improve content accuracy.…

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Hi, I’m Angie Kratzer. I’m an author, teacher, and curriculum coach with 21 years in public education, now applying those skills to curriculum design, coaching, and strategic planning in the entrepreneurial space. I’m known for translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand language. I’ve edited full-length fiction and nonfiction, published feature articles, and authored three nonfiction books. Currently, I’m working on an essay collection. I have designed and led curriculum and workshop content for teachers and entrepreneurs and recently collaborated with Outlier AI to improve content accuracy.…

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Hi, I’m Angie Kratzer. I’m an author, teacher, and curriculum coach with 21 years in public education, now applying those skills to curriculum design, coaching, and strategic planning in the entrepreneurial space. I’m known for translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand language.

I’ve edited full-length fiction and nonfiction, published feature articles, and authored three nonfiction books. Currently, I’m working on an essay collection. I have designed and led curriculum and workshop content for teachers and entrepreneurs and recently collaborated with Outlier AI to improve content accuracy.

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Skills

Experience Level

Feature
Expert
SEO Copywriting
Intermediate
Email Marketing
Intermediate
Copywriting
Intermediate
Flyer
Beginner
Brochure
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner and CEO at Word Services
June 1, 2005 - Present
Freelance editing and writing services for fiction, nonfiction, dissertations, and marketing materials. Wrote feature articles for local publications. Authored three nonfiction books. Designed and delivered curriculum and workshops for teachers and TPT sellers. Collaborated with Outlier AI to improve content accuracy.
English Teacher at The Academy at Central
July 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
Served as English Department Chair. Analyzed benchmark data with administration; coordinated renewal of SACS accreditation. Taught English 9-11, AP English Language & Composition, and Creative Writing.
Secondary ELA Curriculum Specialist at Guilford County Schools
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Created district-wide tracking and response system for predicting performance on the NC Writing Assessment. Served ELA teachers at 46 schools through coaching, workshops, and curriculum documents. Trained teachers in data analysis and response. Served on the NC DPI Writing Advisory Committee.
English Teacher at Grimsley High School
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2005
Taught English 9-11 and AP English Language & Composition. Served as Writing Lead Teacher and English 10 Lead Teacher. Designed teaching schedules for a department of 16 teachers serving 1,900 students.
English Teacher at Dudley High School
August 1, 1991 - July 1, 1999
Taught Newspaper Journalism and English 9-12 at all levels. Served as the newspaper advisor. Coordinated and hosted a statewide conference for National Honor Society.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1990

Qualifications

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (Renewal)
September 1, 2011 - January 13, 2026
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards A/YA ELA
January 1, 2001 - January 13, 2026
Academically Gifted (K-12)
January 1, 2000 - January 13, 2026
North Carolina Secondary ELA Teaching Certificate
January 1, 1990 - January 13, 2026
Larry Saunders Excellence in Teaching Award
January 1, 2005 - January 13, 2026
Greensboro Jaycees Young Educator of the Year
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Each year, the Greensboro Jaycees choose a teacher age 40 or under who has gone above and beyond in meeting student needs.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper "Harvesting Tourists" Feature for Piedmont Magazine
    Central North Carolina and southern Virginia boast fertile soil that is ripe for vineyards. This article features three such businesses that promote their wineries as tourist destinations.…
    paper Features for Guilford Woman Magazine
    Guilford Woman is a local magazine that features woman-owned businesses and non-profits. I have written a number of features for the magazine, and the two I have included here are for women who own unusual businesses.…
    paper Book Jacket Copy
    Punch Press (now New Growth Press) is a Christian publishing company specializing in the intersection of psychology and Christianity. The company puts out full-length books (several of which I have edited) and short single-issue booklets. This PDF is an example of three booklet jackets I wrote.…