Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, Ph.D., is a literacy expert, author of Reading Above the Fray: Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills, and sought-after speaker and consultant. She partners with districts and educators to translate research into classroom practice by building teacher knowledge, supporting implementation of high-impact practices, and encouraging use of evidence-based materials, ensuring all students become successful, empowered readers. Dr. Lindsey is also the author of knowledge-building decodable texts used by hundreds of thousands of educators around the globe. Dr. Lindsey holds a BS in Psychology from Davidson College, a MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. She is a proud former elementary school teacher.