Dr. York’s vision is simple- Schools where all students learn to read and understand increasingly complex texts and ideas. Her main ingredients for success are authenticity, care, research, and collaborative meaning-making. Dr. York has been an educator with Chicago Public Schools for over 20 years as a teacher, literacy coach, curriculum manager, instructional support leader, director of elementary schools for the Office of Network Supports, and most recently, assistant principal and principal. In each role, she has raised the literacy skills and achievement of children K - HS, particularly Black and Brown children. As a school-level leader, Dr. York focused on improving student achievement through strategic planning and building teachers’ capacity to lead the instructional work of the school. Her expertise includes coaching, enhancing the literacy skills and achievement of Black and Brown adolescents, instruction, and creating and facilitating effective professional development. She enjoys family, reading, writing, laughing, and riding her motorcycle.