Cherie Kent, MEd

Cherie Kent is a facilitator at the HILL for Literacy, Inc. She comes to the HILL with more than twenty-five years of experience as an educator. The sixteen years she spent as a classroom teacher, primarily in Worcester Public Schools, enabled her to develop a deep understanding of teaching and learning, data-driven instruction within an RTI model, as well as school and classroom culture. These experiences, along with her love of teaching and learning, have translated into her ability to develop strong working relationships with teachers and administrators that allow them to work collaboratively in order to facilitate positive change within the organizations in which she worked. For ten years, she worked in local suburban communities as a literacy coach, curriculum and instruction leader, data coach, and reading specialist. Beyond that, Cherie spent a year as a consultant for the Early Grades Literacy Grant through DESE and, most recently, as the Director of Literacy and Title I for the Wachusett Regional School District. Through her work, Cherie has planned and presented professional development, led team meetings and data meetings, modeled best practices in classrooms, and participated in opportunities to support teachers with individualized coaching as needed. Her hope is that, through her work, she will continue to support teachers and administrators in a way that empowers them to become leaders in literacy and instruction within their organizations.