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Hello, my name is Emily Darby. I am proud to serve as the Reading Specialist and Teacher at Main Street School. I am passionate about my work, which includes teaching small groups of students; collaborating closely with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, interventionists, specialists, and families; and partnering with community organizations to foster a love of reading.
Hello, my name is Emily Darby. I am proud to serve as the Reading Specialist and Teacher at Main Street School. I am passionate about my work, which includes teaching small groups of students; collaborating closely with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, interventionists, specialists, and families; and partnering with community organizations to foster a love of reading.
In addition to my role at Main Street School, I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire and had the privilege of leading a nonprofit named Books on Bikes New England, serve as a peer editor for the national publication The Reading Teacher, be on the Leadership Panel for the Reading Specialists Consortium at CLC at UNH, and serve as a paid consultant for work taking place at Heinemann Publishing . I am trained in lots of Science of Reading methods, including Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Lively Letters, and have the Micro Credential for Mastering the Science of Reading in NH. Let’s collaborate together and get all kids reading!
In addition to my role at Main Street School, I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire and had the privilege of leading a nonprofit named Books on Bikes New England, serve as a peer editor for the national publication The Reading Teacher, be on the Leadership Panel for the Reading Specialists Consortium at CLC at UNH, and serve as a paid consultant for work taking place at Heinemann Publishing . I am trained in lots of Science of Reading methods, including Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Lively Letters, and have the Micro Credential for Mastering the Science of Reading in NH. Let’s collaborate together and get all kids reading!
Across my years as a teacher, I can come to form the following beliefs:
Across my years as a teacher, I can come to form the following beliefs:
Every child can learn to read, but different kids need help with different skills.
Reading is not a biological skill- it must be taught strategically. However, reading instruction should also be interactive, engaging- & fun!
15 minutes of daily practice after school makes the BIGGEST difference- but don’t turn it into a battle. If your child doesn’t want to read, read to them!
Lastly, I believe parents/caregivers and teachers are teammates. We both have the same goal- to make school a happy, successful, healthy & safe experience. If you ever have a question, feel free to reach out directly to me at edarby@sau16.org and check back from time to time, as I update this page regularly. I am lucky enough to have raised to sons who are off to college now, so I understand how tricky parenting/caregiving can be.
Lastly, I believe parents/caregivers and teachers are teammates. We both have the same goal- to make school a happy, successful, healthy & safe experience. If you ever have a question, feel free to reach out directly to me at edarby@sau16.org and check back from time to time, as I update this page regularly. I am lucky enough to have raised to sons who are off to college now, so I understand how tricky parenting/caregiving can be.
Best wishes for a happy & healthy school year!
Best wishes for a happy & healthy school year!
Click on the photo for tips on how to raise your child as a reader. Biggest tip of all- read with them every day in a fun & positive way!
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