Traci LaRussa has a BAS in Management and Organizational Leadership and an MFA in Creative Writing. She is currently completing her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading. Traci is focused on literacy education and has a passion for creative writing. She believes that integrating a growth mindset, critical thinking, and life skills are essential to the learning process. She has a thirst for God’s Word and enjoys nurturing youth toward spiritual well-being. She is currently working on a young adult fantasy novel and completing a framework for writing workshops.