Sharon Scranage, Contributor

Born in what is now South Central Los Angeles, Sharon Scranage has always had an interest in education. She received her B.A, in Creative Dramatics Education, and began developing curriculum while working as a lead teacher and school director for acting schools. She joined the ranks of the public school system in 2001 and worked as a literacy coach, trainer, and classroom teacher. She received an M.A.Ed in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in teaching children from poverty. Presently, she teaches elementary students, and new teachers. She publicly speaks to educators on effective strategies for teaching Language Arts to students from generational poverty.

Sharon lives in Southern California and enjoys time with her loving son and daughter.