About me
Dr. Carolyn Durante is a Senior Relationship Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator with AIM Institute for Research and Learning, where she supports more than 50 districts and state education agencies nationwide in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. She is a frequent national presenter, having spoken at state and national conferences including the Massachusetts Reading Association, Mississippi Literacy Association, Everybody Reading NYC, the Arizona Department of Education, and for EdWeek.
Dr. Carolyn Durante leads professional development across the country with a focus on the Science of Reading and secondary literacy, partnering with leaders to translate research into sustainable instructional systems. She holds an Ed.D. in Professional Leadership with a focus on Literacy from the University of Houston. With prior experience as a middle school learning specialist, coordinator of assessments and data, special education teacher, and curriculum leader, she brings deep expertise in foundational skills, dyslexia intervention, and inclusive instructional practices. Additionally, she is Wilson Level 1 certified and a certified Dyslexia Interventionist through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction. Her work centers on empowering educators and leaders to strengthen literacy outcomes for adolescent learners.
Based in the United States, she continues her mission of supporting districts and state agencies in the adoption of research-based literacy strategies to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
