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.
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Angie Kratzer
- Asheboro, United States
- 3 projects
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.
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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.
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Other
Projects · 3
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.
- Content Creator
- Instructional Designer
- Writer
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.
- Content Creator
- Instructional Designer
- Writer
Work experience· 5 roles
English Teacher · The Academy at CentralJul 2009 – Jun 2013 · 4 yrs
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 · Guilford County SchoolsAug 2006 – Jul 2009 · 3 yrs
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.
Owner and CEO · Word ServicesJun 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 6 mos
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 · Grimsley High SchoolAug 1999 – Jun 2005 · 5 yrs 11 mos
English Teacher · Dudley High SchoolAug 1991 – Jul 1999 · 8 yrs
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Education · University of North Carolina at Greensboro2030 – 1990
Certifications and awards· 6
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (Renewal)2011 – 2026
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards A/YA ELA2001 – 2026
Academically Gifted (K-12)2000 – 2026
North Carolina Secondary ELA Teaching Certificate1990 – 2026
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