About me
Kim Farag is a passionate literacy advocate and IUSD veteran, currently serving as an elementary literacy TOSA with a mission to ignite a lifelong love of reading in every young mind she encounters. In her exciting new professional learning series, Middle Grade Mavens, Kim empowers upper-grade teachers to elevate their reading lessons with fresh, dynamic approaches. Under her guidance, teachers are expanding students’ vocabulary, building critical knowledge to bridge learning gaps, and equipping teachers with the tools to support bigger kids with bigger words! With Kim’s support, teachers are transforming small-group structures into powerful, targeted experiences and adding a spark of joy to weekly reading lessons. In Kim’s world, every student is seen, heard, and celebrated, and every teacher is inspired to deliver literacy instruction that makes a difference. Beyond the classroom, you’ll find Kim making cherished memories with a spirited toddler and a lovable golden retriever. And, of course, no day is complete without indulging in her one true weakness—cookies! Kim is proud to admit she’s never met a cookie she didn’t love.
