Gwendolyn Lavert, PhD

Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert is a renowned educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated her career to improving literacy education, particularly for marginalized students. With over 30 years of experience, she has developed innovative approaches to teaching reading, writing, and phonemic awareness, with a focus on the cognitive processes that underlie literacy skills.

No posts found.

Battle-Lavert’s work emphasizes the importance of explicit instruction, cultural relevance, and community engagement in literacy education, highlighting the critical role of cognitive processes such as auditory processing, memory, and attention. Her expertise has had a significant impact on educators, policymakers, and students worldwide. Through her transformative work, Battle-Lavert empowers low-performing schools serving marginalized children to achieve unprecedented success.

By combining her expertise in leadership development, literacy, and cognitive modifiability with the innovative Interplay Process, she helps students overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. This unique approach distinguishes her in the education sector, offering a distinct solution to bridging the gap in educational equity. The result is improved academic outcomes, increased student confidence, and a brighter future for marginalized children.

More From AClasses Academy

Carlos, from Brazil to Badagry, Nigeria:  The Drums That Called Me Home

Carlos had always felt the beat. In the rhythms of Candomblé ceremonies, in the sway of Bahia’s…

Amina from US to Senegal: The Road Back Through the Door of no Return

Amina had spent her entire life in the U.S. learning how to shrink herself. How to be quiet when the…

From Harlem to Home: Amara’s Journey to Ghana

In a world where the color of your skin can make you a target before you speak, Amara has learned to…