Erik Lepis is a regional, national, and international presenter and literacy consultant based in New York City. He works closely with building and district leaders to help administrators develop a vision for literacy instruction, raise student achievement, and lead school-wide change through the teaching of reading and writing. He works along-side teachers in curriculum writing, demonstration teaching, coaching, and leading study groups in all aspects of literacy implementation, grades K-8. He co-founded The Living Literacy Network after teaching primary grades and working as a staff developer for The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Erik holds advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education and Educational Leadership.  He is the co-author of Informational Writing Mini-Lessons: Your Go-To Guide for Flexible, High-Impact Instruction.