Camp Leadership
Dr. Amber Spears, Director
Dr. Amber Spears, Director of the Ross Reading Camp, is an Associate Professor of Literacy at 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech. With over two decades of experience in education, she has taught in public schools and in teacher preparation programs. Spears has dedicated her career to helping children and teachers grow as readers and writers.
She has led summer literacy programming since 2017 and is deeply committed to creating joyful, research-informed spaces where children can experience success with books. She oversees program design, curriculum development, and staff training. She works closely with campus and community partners to ensure that each camper encounters high-quality texts, caring mentors, and an environment that encourages curiosity and confidence.
Her leadership emphasizes practical classroom wisdom, strong relationships with families, and a clear focus on helping children make meaningful progress as readers.
Natalie Beach, Assistant Director
Natalie Beach brings valuable experience working directly with children and teachers in school and community settings, with a particular focus on early literacy and creating engaging, supportive learning environments.
Her background includes leading small-group reading instruction, organizing literacy events for families, and mentoring future teachers as they learn how to support young readers.
Beach coordinates daily operations, supports curriculum implementation, and helps lead professional learning for staff. She works with Dr. Spears to ensure that each part of the camp day runs smoothly and reflects the camp鈥檚 mission of nurturing confident, joyful readers.
Our Staff
Lindsey Braisted
Lindsey serves on the staff of the Ross Reading Camp and is a Lecturer of Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) Methods at 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech.
With experience as a classroom teacher and in teacher preparation, she is committed to strengthening reading instruction for students while supporting the development of future teachers.
She prepares pre-service teachers for the K鈥�12 setting and works closely with local schools to connect coursework to classroom practice.
Her background includes experience in summer reading programming at 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech, where she works directly with students to build confidence and a positive relationship with reading through engaging, supportive instruction.
Ainsley Pfeiffer
Ainsley Pfeiffer is a rising senior majoring in Elementary Education at 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech. She has spent the past five (5) years working with children across a wide range of ages in both classroom and community settings.
Her practicum experiences in 2nd and 4th grade have strengthened her commitment to helping young learners grow confidently and academically. Ainsley brings a strong passion for reading and is dedicated to creating joyful, engaging literacy experiences for every child she works with. In her work, she emphasizes supportive relationships, hands鈥憃n learning, and environments where students feel encouraged to take risks.
Ainsley also serves as a manager for Tech's Women鈥檚 Basketball program, where she continues to build leadership and teamwork skills. Her blend of classroom experience, enthusiasm for literacy, and commitment to student growth shapes her approach to helping young readers thrive.
