Jennifer L. Koppe

About the Author

Jennifer L. Koppe is a passionate educator and literacy specialist with over two decades of experience in secondary classrooms, where she has dedicated her career to empowering young writers and readers. Holding a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, she has served as a teacher, coach, and consultant, helping schools across the country implement innovative literacy programs that foster critical thinking and creative expression. Her approach emphasizes the power of mentor texts and structured lessons to bridge the gap between reading and writing, enabling students to navigate diverse genres with confidence. In her acclaimed book, Text Structures From the Masters: 50 Lessons and Nonfiction Mentor Texts to Help Students Write Their Way In and Read Their Way Out of Every Single Imaginable Genre, Grades 6-10 (Corwin Literacy), Koppe provides educators with practical tools to transform reluctant writers into skilled communicators. Beyond the classroom, she contributes to professional development workshops and writes articles for leading education journals, advocating for equitable access to high-quality literacy instruction.