Barbara Steinberg brings a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years in education, first as a dedicated classroom teacher and evolving into a champion for evidence-based literacy instruction. As the founder of PDX Reading Specialist, she is on a mission to help all students become confident and capable learners.

Internationally recognized, Steinberg serves as a keynote speaker for distinguished organizations such as edWeb and Decoding Dyslexia. Her expertise is in training thousands of educators globally about evidence-based reading instruction and the science of reading. She empowers educators with the tools to deliver impactful instruction, firmly believing that not only can reading challenges be overcome, but they can also be prevented.