Our Team
Meet the people working daily to bring Reading Universe to life with expertise in teaching, instruction design, professional development, and multimedia production.
WETA/Reading Rockets
WETA Learning Media, the team behind Reading Rockets and Colorín Colorado, is responsible for the development and delivery of Reading Universe.
Ashley Gilleland
Senior Digital Producer, WETA Learning Media
Noel Gunther
Vice President, WETA Learning Media
Christian Lindstrom
Senior Director, WETA Learning Media
Tami Mount, M.Ed.
Senior Director, Reading Universe
Carrie Simkin, Ph.D.
Director, AdLit.org
Mandana Tadayon
Video Producer, WETA Learning Media
Shiyana Valentine
Senior Project Manager, Reading Universe
Barksdale Reading Institute
The Barksdale Reading Institute team developed our taxonomy and teaching guidance based on their storied success in Mississippi.
First Book
The First Book team is responsible for market research and educator outreach.
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