Dickenson County's Reading Specialists

Sherry Smith (Ridgeview Elementary School) Grades K-2

ssmith@dcps.k12.va.us

Pam Fields (Ridgeview Elementary School) Grades 3-4

pfields@dcps.k12.va.us

Teresa Deel (Ridgeview Middle School) Grades 5-8

tjdeel@dcps.k12.va.us

Description of responsibilities:

The Reading Specialist works closely with classroom teachers to enhance literacy

instruction, assess student progress, assist each grade level in preparing effective

lesson plans, and collaborate during planning sessions to implement targeted

reading interventions. They also work alongside classroom teachers to develop

individualized reading plans for students who are not on grade level or are

considered at risk. Their primary goal is to help students achieve grade-level

reading proficiency and develop lifelong literacy skills.