Michelle Elia works on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education as one of two Ohio Literacy Leads, a role that allows her to work with district administrators, teachers, and students across the state. Elia serves as a board member of the Northern Ohio branch of the International Dyslexia Association, a member of Ohio’s What Matters Now Network, a Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling trainer, and a literacy advisor at both Youngstown State and Walsh Universities. Elia is passionate about literacy, the science of reading, and evidence-based instructional practices that are inclusive of all students.