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Susan Tannehill

Associate Director of Operations & Finance

What I like most about my role within the Center is…

Supporting the mission of increasing literacy skills for children.

 What I believe in:

I am passionate about social justice and health equity and am an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and for those oppressed due to discrimination. 

Previous work highlights:

I spent nearly 15 years working for an AIDS service organization and over a decade at Harvard, most notably with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.  

Favorite book:

The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir. 

Fun fact:

I am an artist and an ardent poodle lover!  

Education:

BLA from Harvard 

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Featured Blog Posts

December 12, 2025 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Season’s Readings: 2025 December Holiday Books 

The holiday season is a wonderful time to spark joy, build community, and celebrate some of the traditions your students bring into the classroom.

December 1, 2025 Wendy Vaulton, Associate Director for Reading Recovery & Early Interventions

Reaching All Learners Matters More Than Ever

Classrooms are full of potential, bursting with students who each bring their own strengths, ideas, and perspectives. This year’s Reaching All Learners Speaker Series, kicking off in January 2026, is designed to equip you with the tools you need to make the most of every student’s potential—celebrating diversity, sparking engagement, and discovering ways to make learning meaningful for every student.

November 6, 2025 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Timing is Everything: Moving from the Writer’s Notebook to Draft Paper

How do you know when to move from the writer’s notebook to draft paper? The writer’s notebook is the heart of a writer’s daily life. Just like gardeners plant seeds without knowing which ones will flourish, writers collect ideas.