Caitlin Deckard, M.Ed

Science of Reading Specialist
The Literacy Architects

BIO:

Caitlin is a Science of Reading Specialist and Ph.D. student in Middle Tennessee State University’s Literacy Studies program. She has held various positions in rural and urban school districts, including elementary classroom teacher, literacy interventionist, gifted and talented teacher, RTI coordinator, strategic planning board member, and Title Services program coordinator.

Caitlin prioritizes evidence-based best practices within the MTSS framework, while making research both accessible and approachable to educators. Her belief that literacy is a civil right and a prerequisite for survival and success within our society influences her work designing and delivering professional development and social media content for The Literacy Architects.