After 20+ joy filled years teaching Kindergarten in the Detroit area, Jodie Shell is now supporting teachers and schools in the role of Professional Learning Specialist with the GrapeSEED English for Children curriculum. In doing so, Jodie has spent the last 9 years creating and providing professional learning, coaching and support to teachers of ELL students. Jodie’s Master of Arts in Literacy in Early Childhood Education, along with her TESOL Core Certification serve her well in this role. Jodie loves being involved in local and overseas mission work, as well as being a Children’s Ministry teacher at her church.