Debra J. Gurvitz, Ed.D., held the rank of Associate Professor at National College of Education of National Louis University where she taught graduate clinical reading courses. Currently she directs the NLU Chicago campus off site summer reading improvement program. Prior to joining National Louis University, she taught primary age students, mentored classroom teachers as the building literacy coach and served as the K–8 district reading specialist. Debra is a published author and respected educator who speaks at international, national and local educational conferences.