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Brandy Van de Riet, M.Ed., is an educational consultant with over 20 years of experience in rural and low SES school districts in Missouri. Brandy has served as a classroom teacher, specialized reading teacher, district curriculum leader, and K-12 ELA trainer. She worked on the writing of the Missouri Learning Standards, Item Specifications, Proficiency Criteria, and participated in ELA MAP writing for grades 3-6th. Brandy is currently on the board of the Missouri Writing Project and writing facilitator for the Missouri Writing Project, University of Missouri. She is currently supporting Missouri CLSD grant work assisting with writing Literacy Plans and providing professional development to support that work.
Brandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Hannibal-La Grange University where she was honored with the Excellence in Education Award. Her Masters in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis was acquired from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she graduated summa cum laude. In addition, Brandy received her Psychological Examiner Certification through Missouri Baptist University, adding an additional layer of understanding cognitive and academic development of learners.
Brandy has presented at universities, state conferences, both public and private schools, and parent organizations on issues in education and literacy.
What Educators Have to Say!
What Educators Have to Say!
"Brandy is such an honest, encouraging professional to have in any work place. Culture is so crucial to any district, & she provides the positivity our building needed. She has helped me to develop my practice as a literacy coach. She’s so willing to share information and resources, and in education that is vital to establish a trusting, working relationship. I will continue to reach out to Brandy, because she is knowledgeable and empowers teachers around her to be successful."
-Literacy Coach, Highlandville
"Brandy has helped me become a more effective reading teacher. I have improved my ability to demonstrate higher level cognitive practices to my students."
-Third Grade Teacher, Moberly
“Brandy helped me tremendously during my teaching. I was constantly being observed and given feedback. Brandy would come to my classroom to observe both whole and small group lessons, always in a relaxed, indiscriminating way. After observing, she gave very specific and helpful feedback that helped me improve my lessons and deepen my students’ comprehension. Aside from her observations, she would also guide lessons in my classroom, teaching my class and modeling best teaching practices. Brandy always had a “trick” up her sleeve; a way to engage the students for the lesson and connect a reading strategy to skills used in everyday life. She was an inspiration to me and my students.”
-Fifth Grade Teacher, Wentzville
“Brandy’s knowledge of the language arts standards is immense. She is thoughtful and thorough in planning lessons to be sure each standard is being addressed in a way that will be engaging to the students. She teaches and uses evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of all learners. Her expertise and guidance have truly been of great value to me!”
-Third Grade Teacher, Columbia
"Mrs. Van de Riet's level of knowledge and understanding of not only the standards, but best practices, along with what our kids need is a valuable asset for all schools!"
-Elementary Principal, Moberly
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