Evette Rawls is a nationally recognized expert in adolescent literacy, inclusive classrooms, Common Core State Standards and integrating technology in the 21st century classroom. She began her career in education as a middle school teacher in North Carolina close to 20 years ago. Currently, Evette's work brings her to schools and classrooms all over the United States, where she shares proven, practical models and strategies that develop the literacy skills of all students. Evette has published several books that support teaching and learning strategies that engage all learners in reading and writing.