About Libby Paul

Libby Paul has worked in international, public and private schools for more than 30 years. She has taught a wide range of levels, from elementary to college students, and most importantly, she’s still in the classroom today. So she not only brings an immense amount of experience to CLASSROOTS workshops, she also brings a keen and current understanding of how students learn right now.

With a relentless passion and contagious enthusiasm, Libby is an instructional coach at an inner-city middle school in Charleston, South Carolina. She coaches teachers in best practices, facilitates professional development workshops, and demonstrates engaging and effective lessons in the classrooms. During her summers off, Libby shares her vast knowledge and experience with teachers and students in schools worldwide through CLASSROOTS.

Education and Experience at a Glance:

• BA in elementary education from University of South Carolina
• Masters in Reading and Social Studies from Georgia State and Emory
• MEd reading specialist from the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina
• Literach Coach certification from the Citadel
• Literacy Specialist and Literacy Coach for James Island Charter High School
• History Department Chair
• Debate team coach
• Mock trial team coach
• Previous summer training workshops in Zimbabwe, Thailand, India, Japan, and Nepal.
• Developed a primary reading program and conducted workshops for teachers of grades 1-12 in 2020 in Cambodia