Hello there!

My name is Jen Bengel and I am the creator of all the Out of This World Literacy™️ curricula available for teachers.  I began writing curriculum back in 2012, when I was working as a Literacy Collaborative Coordinator.  

I was doing a lot of theory-based professional development.  Teachers at my school were asking for more practical support.  So, I sat down in my PJ's for an entire summer and wrote the first reading and writing unit of study and OOTWL was born!

My Educational Background Includes:

1. A Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education (K-8)

     ** University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

2. A Graduate Degree in Reading Education (K-12)

     ** University of South Alabama

3. A Post-Graduate Degree as a Literacy  Collaborative Coordinator.  

     ** I trained under Irene Fountas and her colleagues at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA

Ever since I began OOTWL, my motto has always been...

Every student who learns from a resource I've created is MY STUDENT too.

I take very serious the responsibility to help teachers around the world educate students.  I'm  humbled and honored that you are interested in partnering with me to make this the best year yet!!