My name is Taneka Martin and I am delighted to serve as the Literacy Coach at Riverland Elementary. I am a proud graduate of Florida A&M University in elementary education. I went on to pursue my Masters in Educational Leadership and Reading. I continued my education and obtained my Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from Nova Southeastern University. As the Literacy Coach my goal is to enhance the literacy skills of all students, to help ensure they reach their highest potential in reading, writing, and language arts. I am committed to providing engaging and challenging academic opportunities to all students.

Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything. —Tomie dePaola

We need YOUR help!

How can YOU help your child at home?

Read to AND with your child

Ask your child “WHY” and “HOW” questions and encourage them to support their responses with evidence

Practice writing at home

Encourage you child to speak in complete sentences

Make lists of topics to write about

Have conversations with your child

Establish family reading time

Have your child to write about trips and other experiences

Praise and encourage your child

Write together

Keep a journal