Liz Masi Breves is a staff developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, where she works closely with teachers, coaches, administrators, and kids across New York City and the country to develop strong literacy practices. In her work, Liz draws on her experiences as both a primary and upper-grade teacher in Newark, New Jersey and New York City, where her classroom served as a literacy labsite for teachers and administrators. Liz earned her Literacy Specialist master’s degree from Teachers College and is especially passionate about helping teachers build communities of avid readers and writers, where kids are empowered to have choice, voice, and joy.