English, Evelyn Williams: - Evelyn Williams English loves children. She loves her children. She loved other people's children as an educator. She loved children enough to author Gift of Literacy, Reading is Thinking Dynamic Tools for Literacy and Language Development and Brainy Acts. Ms. English firmly believes that all students have the potential to be proficient when given the opportunity and resources to succeed. When parents and educators provide the opportunity and resources, literacy blooms. Ms. English has taught reading, thinking, writing, listening, and speaking lessons to pre-k through college learners throughout the United States and Europe. Ms. English is a Certified Reading Specialist who holds an M.ED. from National Louis University-Evanston, Illinois. From years of serving on local, state, and national school boards, the Maryland State Department of Education ("MSDE") selected Ms. English to assist in developing coalitions with early education leaders in 24 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. MSDE employed her talents and skills editing and joint authoring The Early Childhood Family Engagement Framework: Maryland's Vision for Engaging Families for Young Children. She collaborates with MSDE to develop and implement equity education. As a committed Family Engagement Specialist, Ms. English dedicated her life to helping parents and families to ensure the success of their children. She is a founding member of the National Association of Family School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE). Ms. English is a Certified Reading Specialist, holds a M. ED. from National Louis University-Evanston, Illinois, and Literacy Mentor for the National Head Start Association (NHSA). As the founder of Literacy Blooms, she remains determined to help parents and families create brainiacs through play and learning.