Mrs. Osko has over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience. Her many undertakings always include a focus on teaching aligned to the Science of Reading, coaching in various leadership roles in public education in the United States and internationally. These experiences included rich language immersion in multiple cultures, which gives her a unique perspective of the needs of English Language learners. She is certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
She emphasizes a collaborative leadership style seeking innovative solutions when supporting districts in building a sustainable Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). She has extensive experience working with district leaders that focused on building their districts’ capacity about the evidenced based approach around the science of reading (SoR). She also works closely with classroom teachers to coach and model implementation supports within the school improvement process in Ohio.
She has collaborated with various authors and advisory members by providing feedback on the development and suggestions for the 3rd edition of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS). She worked as a National LETRS trainer and is now working with a non-profit organization. The Center for Collaborative Classroom is a mission driven non-profit whose primary focus is committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another.
Nancy is married and has a daughter and a step-son and three lovely dogs. She resides in Avon, Ohio.