Yolanda Coleman: Alabama Reading Initiative Region 11

07/16/2026

06/11/2026

Keep the learning going this summer! 📚❤️📚

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04/10/2026

03/19/2026

Language is Everything!

02/27/2026

Valentine’s Day may be over, but Alabama principals are still sharing the love for our ARI Local Reading Specialists!

Shea Hartman
Region 11, Opp City Schools
Opp Elementary School

Shoutout to our LRS, Shea Hartman! She is loved and valued by every teacher, administrator, and staff member at our school. She works tirelessly to coach and mentor our reading teachers, always with a smile and an encouraging word. We are beyond blessed to have her at Opp Elementary School.

02/27/2026

Valentine’s Day may be over, but Alabama principals are still sharing the love for our ARI Local Reading Specialists!

Jennifer Packard
Region 11, Daleville City
Windham Elementary

We are so lucky to have Mrs. Packard as our Local Reading Specialist—she is innovative, committed, and truly passionate about literacy instruction. She loves supporting teachers, is an incredible team player, and always brings energy, creativity, and a fun-loving spirit to her work. Windham is a better place because of her heart for kids, dedication to learning, and positive impact on our school family.

02/25/2026

Valentine’s Day may be over, but Alabama principals are still sharing the love for our ARI Local Reading Specialists!

Allison Rominger
Region 11, Dale County Board of Education
Midland City Elementary School

Mrs. Rominger is our amazing reading specialist! She strengthens literacy instruction across our school! Through thoughtful coaching, modeling, and collaborative planning, Mrs. Rominger empowers teachers with practical strategies that support all readers and help build confident, consistent literacy practices in every classroom. We would be lost without her knowledge and support!