An educator, a Social Worker, a former National Reading Trainer for American Federation of Teachers. It's her belief that as an educator she's had the innovativeness to inspire, passion to push, and the means to motivate all scholars to achieve academic success!A recipient of numerous educational awards throughout three decades in the education sector, most honorable Teacher of the year in 2002 and 2015.She states according to evidence-based research alphabetic recognition is a fundamental part of learning how to read. Without it, children struggle learning the letter sound that letter makes and blending those letter sounds together.This mere fact inspired and impelled her to create a book that would be an exciting and engaging way to master the very first component of reading.Educationally Yours, Deirdre A. Simms, RSW