Charlene Carlberg-Stewart, originally from Illinois now resides in Florida with her three children. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Specific Learning Disabilities and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She recently earned her doctorate in Education from Northcentral University with a focus on curriculum and instruction. She is certified in Reading, K-12, Mathematics 6-12, English 6-12, Exceptional Student Education, and Educational Leadership. Her first 22 years as an educator she served as a teacher and assistant principal in Pasco County Florida. Her passion for providing equity and access for all children along with her love of reading and writing makes her work at as the Regional Vice President of Academic Design at the American Reading Company very rewarding.