About Dr. Gwendolyn Battle Lavert
A Literacy Warrior on a Mission
For over 20 years, Dr. Lavert has been at the forefront of literacy education, working as a K-12 teacher, administrator, university professor, and international consultant. She is deeply committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to high-quality literacy instruction.
- Published author of award-winning children’s books and professional literacy guides
- Trained in Dr. Reuven Feuerstein’s cognitive learning theory, focusing on how students think, not just what they learn
- Expert in literacy interventions, school leadership, and parent engagement
- Keynote speaker at major literacy and education conferences
- Developer of a four-year literacy roadmap to close reading gaps
- Advocate for culturally responsive teaching and inclusive literacy practices
Dr. Lavert believes that literacy is a fundamental right and that we must address the barriers preventing children from achieving reading proficiency.
