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I am Tammy Puch, an educator, writer, and professional development consultant with over 25 years of varied educational experience. I specialize in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and coaching teachers and administrators to nurture a passion for reading and writing across rural, urban, and suburban districts.
I am a servant leader who builds collaborative, learner-centered environments, mentors teachers, and designs professional learning that translates into improved student outcomes. My work spans PK-12 as well as adults, from designing intervention programs and managing federal grants to creating and developing initiative focused materials and community partnerships. I have a broad background in content creation and creative writing, informational writing, copy editing, and publishing for various segments of the community at large.
Work Experience
Principal/Director of Intervention Services at Medina Christian School
July 1, 2025 - PresentMiddle School principal and director of intervention services; oversaw School House System; conducted parent meetings; evaluated and coached faculty; mentored students; coordinated professional learning; managed Federal Program Title grant use and disbursement; contributed strategic planning and community publications.
Principal at Heritage Academy
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025PK-8 Principal overseeing campus operations; led teacher evaluations, professional learning, intervention services growth; managed Federal Programs; supervised 40+ staff; led community outreach, service projects, competitions, mentorship programs, and career planning for 6-8; oversaw curriculum, new programming; benchmark/standardized testing; hiring.
Assistant Principal at Heritage Academy
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021Assisted Principal with testing, parental communication, school-wide discipline, student mentor groups, 8th grade graduation, Family Fun Night, re-enrollment testing; continued in role as Director of Curriculum & Instruction and oversight of Interventions.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Heritage Academy
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2025Oversight of all Federal Program Title grants; led curriculum trainings and selections in collaboration with PK-8 staff; ongoing teacher coaching; teacher mentorship and parent involvement programming; oversight of assessment strategies and standardized testing used to inform instruction.
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Heritage Christian School
August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2018Dean of Curriculum and Instruction for PreK-12; ongoing teacher training in best practices; design plans for success in reading, writing, mathematics, and science; implement Orton-Gillingham-based interventions; foster diverse representation in books/materials; cultivate a purposeful teaching culture.
Classroom Teacher at Heritage Christian School
August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015Kindergarten classroom teacher delivering instruction across core subjects; phonics, reading, writing, science, math, STEM, Spanish; standard classroom duties.
Graduate Workshop Instructor at Malone University
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Graduate workshop instructor on best practices for literacy learning, including Essential Literacy for the Elementary Classroom and Extreme Classroom Makeovers focusing on classroom management and organized, purposeful environments.
Independent Literacy Consultant at Via Malone University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Literacy consultant developing a 12-hour workshop to distill essentials of effective reading/writing instruction for K-5 teachers and intervention specialists; prepared for classroom practice refinement and standardized testing readiness.
Director at The LOGOS Workshop
January 1, 2013 - PresentLiteracy workshop for K-6; daily reading strategies, word work, vocabulary, and full writing process; hosted professional book clubs and literacy research discussions; provided demonstration lessons; consultant agency serving regional districts.
Co-Owner at Strickland’s Restaurant
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Co-owned and operated two restaurants; oversaw build-out, architecture, furnishings, and project management; trained and mentored kitchen and front-of-house staff; led staff book clubs.
Classical Homeschool Teacher at -
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010Classical home-school instruction for two sons (K-4) focusing on classical education methods.
Literacy Consultant at Bird & Mountain, Inc.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010Literacy consultant for multiple districts; delivered demonstrations, coaching, feedback; reorganized classroom spaces and library/book rooms; led meetings for curriculum choices; conducted full-day reading/writing workshops for K-5.
Director at The Carpenter’s Workshop School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Founding director and Kindergarten teacher; managed daily operations, instruction, and school administration; school closed later due to family business needs.
Literacy Consultant at Creative Coaching
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Literacy consultant focusing on lesson planning, one-on-one and group instruction, demonstrations, coaching, feedback, and building whole-building book rooms; led curriculum choices and literacy workshops for K-5.
Literacy Consultant at AUSSIE, Inc.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002Literacy consultant in NYC/W. area; demonstration lessons, teacher coaching, feedback; reorganized spaces and book rooms; led curriculum meetings and workshops for K-5.
Classroom Teacher at Manhattan New School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Kindergarten classroom teacher; collaborated with building leadership; worked with Heinemann authors; earned NYC Teaching License.
Curriculum Coordinator at Union County Public Schools
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Coordinated curriculum across nine buildings; supported teachers; aligned practice with standards; promoted hands-on instruction; trained principals and literacy staff in FRAMEWORKS.
Coordinator of Professional Development at MONDO Publishing
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Hired, trained, and coordinated literacy consultants; secured professional development contracts in NYC schools; supported K-8 teachers.
Classroom Teacher at Immaculata Catholic School
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994Pre-K / Kindergarten classroom teacher; delivered core subjects; built foundational literacy skills.
Reading Teacher at Winterfield Elementary School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Reading teacher for grades 2-5; supported struggling readers with strategies; conducted running records, informal assessments, and team teaching.
Education
Master’s in Educational Leadership & Policy at University of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026BA in Elementary Education at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026Qualifications
Georgia Educator Leadership Certification
January 1, 2025 - April 19, 2026Science of Reading / LETRS Training
January 1, 2023 - April 19, 2026Fundations Training
January 1, 2022 - April 19, 2026Wilson (Dyslexia instruction) Tier 1 training
April 1, 2017 - April 19, 2026Leveled Literacy Intervention Training
August 1, 2016 - April 19, 2026Columbia Teacher’s College / Writing Institute
June 1, 2016 - April 19, 2026Columbia Teacher’s College / Reading Institute
June 1, 2017 - April 19, 2026Ohio Teacher’s License
July 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019North Carolina State Teacher’s Certificate
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2012FRAMEWORKS Facilitator
January 1, 1996 - April 19, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services
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