Judith Dodge is a recognized leader in the field of effective classroom instruction. A frequently sought-after presenter and staff developer for school districts, colleges and state organizations, she shows teachers how to translate current research into practice that has impact and is easy to manage. She has authored articles in Instructor Magazine and was a contributor to the New York State Resource Guide for the Teaching of Language Arts to Limited English Proficient Students. Her latest books with Scholastic focus on making learning accessible to diverse learners. She currently lives in Merrick, New York with her family.