Who is Leading Literacy Consulting?

Meet Kim

With over 34 years of experience in education, I bring a deep and well-rounded perspective to my work as an educational consultant. My background spans roles as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, site principal, and district-level leader overseeing school services, curriculum, instruction, and professional development. For the past five years, I’ve partnered with districts in Montana, Georgia, and California to provide customized support that drives improved outcomes for all students. I specialize in collaborating with school sites to strengthen instructional practices, develop leadership capacity, and implement data-informed strategies that make a measurable impact. As the owner of a small educational consulting business, I am deeply committed to empowering educators and leaders through meaningful, evidence-based professional learning.

Our Mission

The mission of Leading Literacy is to partner with school districts, site leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen literacy instruction through collaborative, data-driven support. We deliver targeted professional learning grounded in the Science of Reading, with a focus on high-quality Tier 1 instruction, effective Tier 2 interventions, and inclusive engaging practices for all learners. Through instructional walkthroughs, personalized coaching, and ongoing collaboration, we build educator capacity to improve student outcomes and foster equitable, high-impact teaching across classrooms.

Empowering Educators

Through meaningful, evidence-based professional learning.

Demystifying the Complex

Through instructional walkthroughs, personalized coaching, and ongoing collaboration.

Driving Performance

Through data-informed strategies that make a measurable impact.

The Leading Literacy Experience

Advance your performance with custom professional learning programs, tailored to empower educators and leaders with the practical skills and pedagogical insights to support school and district learning goals.

Designed to meet you at your point of learning, our offerings are meticulously designed to keep you at the forefront of educational research and best practices, enhancing both your teaching effectiveness and leadership capabilities.

Principle | Statham Elementary School

Sue Mchann

Ms. Kim Newton played a pivotal role in elevating literacy outcomes at Statham Elementary School, helping us achieve a 5% increase in GA Milestones scores and a 4% decrease in students scoring in the lowest tier across grades 3–5. Her expert coaching and accountability systems also contributed to 75% of our kindergarteners passing the DIBELS reading screener, with only 9% testing at the beginning level. With her professionalism, deep knowledge, and approachable style, Ms. Newton earned the trust and respect of our entire staff—we look forward to partnering with her again.