Amanda Haertling Thein

About the Author

Amanda Haertling Thein is an educator and scholar whose work centers on critical approaches to literacy instruction. She has dedicated her career to helping teachers navigate and exceed the expectations of the Common Core State Standards through inquiry-based methods. Her expertise lies in fostering critical thinking and social justice in English language arts classrooms for grades 6-12. Thein draws on extensive classroom experience and research to provide practical strategies that empower both educators and students. Her writing is known for its clarity, depth, and commitment to transformative teaching practices.