Emma Parnell is a Learning Specialist from Pearcedale Primary School. Not only is she a brilliant classroom teacher, Emma is an incredible mentor, coach and leader who has travelled an interesting road in her 15 years of teaching. Emma's leadership journey is fascinating, and the story of how she grew into the leader she is today is a great insight for anyone interested in climbing the teaching leadership ladder.

We also chat about Close Reading, an approach to Reading that Emma has both implemented into her classrooms and schools with fantastic success. She will hate us for saying this, but she is an expert in Close Reading. Having studied under Close Reading "guru" Dr. Douglass Fisher, Emma is someone all teachers should get in touch with, not only to talk all things Close Reading, but literacy in general.

We loved getting to know one of our most requested guests a little bit more & we're sure you'll enjoy it too!