The Region 4 Reading Academies cohort leaders are experts in the Science of Teaching Reading who increase the efficacy of reading instruction by applying deep content knowledge, strong coaching skills, and technical application of the learning management system to improve educator practice and drive implementation of evidence- based practices.

Visit the TEA’s HB3 Reading Academies website for Authorized Provider, School District, Educator, and Cohort Leader Information in the following areas:
  • Reading Academy Content Overview
  • Reading Academy Implementation Information
  • Information for Specific Audiences/Stakeholders
  • Reading Academy Authorized Provider FAQs Page
  • Research for Prospective Cohort Leaders to Review
  • Year 4 Updates
  • Texas Education Agency (TEA) website’s Searchable Database – Districts and charter schools can now verify reading academies completion

Meet Your District Champions

MICHELLE LOGBACK
MICHELLE LOGBACK

Assistant Director

713-744-6804

michelle.logback@esc4.net

KARINA LOZANO
KARINA LOZANO

BI-LIT Reading Academy Cohort

713-744-4435

karina.lozano@esc4.net

RACHELLE DE LA CRUZ
RACHELLE DE LA CRUZ

BI-LIT Reading Academy Cohort

713-744-6572

rachelle.delacruz@esc4.net

NEELY SEBEK
NEELY SEBEK

Reading Academy Cohort Le

713-744-6347

neely.sebek@esc4.net

SARA LAWRENCE
SARA LAWRENCE

Reading Academy Cohort Le

713-744-6874

sara.lawrence@esc4.net