Hackettstown Educator Is 'Passionate About Literacy'

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Great teachers matter. In Hackettstown, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Lexis McCoy.

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This submission comes from Wendy Flanagan, who nominated Lexis McCoy, of Hackettstown:

How do you know the teacher?

Colleague at Centenary University

What does this person teach?

Master's Degree in Literacy Instruction – and – Elementary Literacy Instruction

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Literacy in the U.S. is at a crisis level. Lexis McCoy spearheaded the 2023 Literacy Institute Conference at Centenary University, bringing in 100 NJ educators for a full-day session to learn what they can do about literacy and engagement.

Not only does she teach the Master's Degree in Literacy at Centenary, but she also hosts public reading events in the University library for local children and their parents.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

Lexis McCoy is passionate about literacy and the difference literacy can make in anyone's life.

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