Mrs. Madere is a literacy specialist who holds a Masters in Curriculum Instruction and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Prior to joining the TAL Team, Mrs. Madere helped start the Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans in Metairie, Louisiana. More recently, she served as the Language and Literacy Coordinator at Manhattan Day School. Mrs. Madere is excited to bring her love of children and passion for the science of reading to her classroom.