A former staff developer at the TCRWP, Lauren Kolbeck has pioneered work in content literacy. She participated in a think tank on the intersection of science and literacy, and helped to pilot new methods and materials in content literacy. Lauren has a special interest in reading–writing connections in the K–2 grades. She has worked with schools across the US and internationally, and has spoken at national conferences. Before joining the Project, Lauren taught Pre-K through Grade 3 at PS 29 in Brooklyn.