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Jennifer McCarty Plucker

Inspiring Lifelong Readers WINS SILVER at the 2023 INDIES Awards! Learn more.

Inspiring Lifelong Readers

Using inquiry to engage learners in Grades 6-12

Featuring stories from the field and reproducible tools, Inspiring Lifelong Readers emphasizes the importance of reading and creating a community of readers, writers, communicators, and thinkers.

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About Me

Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.

Dr. Jen McCarty Plucker aims to support individuals in personal, team, and professional growth. Jen facilitates virtual and onsite professional learning workshops with teachers in their efforts to engage readers, provide choice and voice, and foster critical thinking across the student’s day.

Prior to joining the team at Mackin, she spent more than 20 years in public education as an English teacher, speech coach, reading specialist, and district administrator. Jen’s new book, Inspiring Lifelong Readers, from Solution Tree offers tried-and-true, evidence-based strategies that support students in becoming competent, confident, and engaged readers.

Jen currently serves as the Director of Learning and Development, Proposal Writer, and Literacy Consultant at Mackin Educational Resources

Conversations About My Work

The Literacy Teacher's Life

Supporting Reading Identities & Developing Lifelong Readers: A Conversation with Jennifer Plucker

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The Lifelong Learning Podcast

Family Bonds and Youth Mentorship: Nurturing Lifelong Learning with Dr. Jennifer Plucker

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Teaching, Learning, Leading, K-12

Jennifer McCarty Plucker, EdD - Inspiring Lifelong Readers: Using Inquiry to Engage Learners in Grades 6-12.

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Teach Me, Teacher

In this discussion, we cover curriculum expectations, the expertise of teachers, and the misuse of computer programs to teach struggling readers.

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Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies

Discover how Mackin Educational Resources partners with educators to provide comprehensive support for classroom and library resources.

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Bonus Ep. on YouTube

The Authority Podcast

Jennifer McCarty Plucker shares her doctoral research focused on student engagement and motivation in literacy.

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Organizations I've Partnered With

What I Find Helpful

Literacy Teaching Resources

Literacy Blog

In addition to my book, I also write about literacy for Mackin Teaching and Learning.

Teaching Tools

In a rut and looking for fresh ideas? Check out Mackin Learning's Tools for Teachers.

Book Recommendations

The best teaching resource for teachers is other teachers. These are a few of my favorite titles.

Let's Work Together

Professional Learning Offerings

Workshops

Jen offers virtual or onsite workshops suitable for schools, libraries, community centers, corporations, and organizations looking to invest in advancing literacy for young people. Whether aiming to inspire readers, improve comprehension across the school day, or intervene for developing adolescent readers Jen’s workshops are designed to make a meaningful impact.

Speaking

Whether you're hosting an educational conference, professional development, or community gathering, Jen’s keynote address on literacy will leave your audience inspired and motivated for advancing reading, writing, speaking, and collaboration.

Coaching

Jen works with literacy leaders and teams to provide guidance, support, and customized solutions aimed at fostering a culture of literacy. Jen’s literacy coaching and consultation services provide the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to boost literacy skills, foster a lifelong love for reading and writing, and achieve academic, professional, and personal goals.

Feedback I've Received

Testimonials

I got the impression you’ve been in our shoes, so you were able to speak from experience, which means much more than just a philosophy.”
Our experience working with Jen has been transformative. She offers very personalized training that opens dialogue and fuels buy-in."
This was by far the best PD I've received in my 11 years. Reinforces a lot of the ideas we have been trying to promote for years. Jen, you are amazing!"
I got the impression you’ve been in our shoes, so you were able to speak from experience, which means much more than just a philosophy.”
Our experience working with Jen has been transformative. She offers very personalized training that opens dialogue and fuels buy-in."
This was by far the best PD I've received in my 11 years. Reinforces a lot of the ideas we have been trying to promote for years. Jen, you are amazing!"
I got the impression you’ve been in our shoes, so you were able to speak from experience, which means much more than just a philosophy.”
Our experience working with Jen has been transformative. She offers very personalized training that opens dialogue and fuels buy-in."
This was by far the best PD I've received in my 11 years. Reinforces a lot of the ideas we have been trying to promote for years. Jen, you are amazing!"
I got the impression you’ve been in our shoes, so you were able to speak from experience, which means much more than just a philosophy.”
Our experience working with Jen has been transformative. She offers very personalized training that opens dialogue and fuels buy-in."
This was by far the best PD I've received in my 11 years. Reinforces a lot of the ideas we have been trying to promote for years. Jen, you are amazing!"