Learning Opportunities

Marnie Heintz has worked as an instructional coach for Medicine Hat Public School Division for the past 7 years. Prior to her current role, she taught grades 7-11 humanities, mostly to students with a variety of learning differences. Marnie has a deep understanding, and a passion for, the Science of Reading. She has completed Units 1-8 of LETRS training (Moats & Tolman), Orton Gillingham Training (IMSE), Overcoming Dyslexia (Shaywitz), and recently completed a Master’s in Education in Literacy. As an instructional coach she supports teachers in their classrooms as well as in their professional learning, specifically around ELAL curriculum, assessment and building conceptual understanding.She has a specialization in Special Education and has always felt driven to support students who find difficulties in regular classroom environments. She is kept busy at home with her own three children and their sports and passions.