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Join Dr. Kathryn Garforth and Andrea Frick as they discuss her journey as a teacher and research assistant at the University of Alberta.

Andrea Frick is an elementary teacher and research assistant with a passion for evidence-based literacy practices. Under the supervision of Dr. Georgiou at the University of Alberta, Andrea developed over 150+ reading intervention resources to give to 1st grade teachers at multiple school divisions across Alberta. She also assisted with the initial planning and development of the lessons in Pearson Publishing's newest book "The Phonics Companion". Andrea has presented her work to Alberta's Minister of Education, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, and the Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention. Andrea teaches grade 2 and loves to run, spend time with her husband and (of course) read about the Science of Reading!