Laura Stewart is a dynamic educator and organizational leader. Her current role as national director of The Reading League fits her perfectly, as her passion is empowering educators to positively impact ALL students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in this country. She has worked as a teacher, administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. Stewart served as vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and chief academic officer for professional development at Highlights for Children. As a published author, she presents her work nationally and internationally.