ADE Summit 2025

As an assistant professor at Marietta College, Michelle Elia prepares pre-service teachers to teach reading using evidence-based language and literacy practices. Michelle previously served as Ohio Literacy Lead for the Ohio Department of Education, and she has taught students in preschool through high school. Michelle is a nationally recognized literacy professional development provider, training educators in language and literacy instruction and assessment within an MTSS framework. She serves as a school board member of her local district and president of The Reading League Ohio. A lifelong learner, Elia is pursuing her doctorate in Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University. Michelle is passionate about teaching and applying the science of reading to the classroom, especially for struggling adolescent readers. When she is not talking about reading, her favorite job is being a mom to her three not-so-small children.