ELA (English Language Arts)

Dr. Lori Elliott
Senior Coordinator
lori_elliott@charleston.k12.sc.us
Dr. Lori Elliott is a seasoned educational leader with nearly two decades of experience improving teaching, learning, and curriculum across multiple states and school systems. She has led districtwide curriculum, professional development, and school improvement initiatives, and supported school accountability and continuous improvement.

Tayler McCormack
Elementary Schools
tayler_mccormack@charleston.k12.sc.us
Tayler McCormack is a skilled instructional leader with expertise in elementary ELA curriculum, data-driven instruction, and teacher coaching. As a Literacy Coach at North Charleston Elementary, she has led PLCs, implemented standards-based tracking systems, and designed a master schedule that supports targeted interventions and instructional improvement.

Caley Jones
Elementary Schools
caley_jones@charleston.k12.sc.us
Caley Jones is a district instructional specialist who supports schools through leadership coaching, data analysis, and implementation of personalized and standards-based learning. With prior experience as a transformation coach and classroom teacher, she drives instructional improvement by aligning coaching, curriculum, and strategic planning. 

Dana Sullivan
Elementary Schools
dana_sullivan@charleston.k12.sc.us
Dana Sullivan is a veteran educator and district instructional specialist with 20 years of experience in elementary ELA, curriculum implementation, and instructional coaching. She has led districtwide professional development, supported curriculum alignment, facilitated data-driven PLCs, and developed targeted interventions to improve student outcomes a CCSD.

Mia Riddle
Elementary Schools
Mia Riddle is a veteran literacy leader and current Director of Student Support Services with expertise in MTSS, instructional coaching, and data-driven intervention. With over two decades in education—including roles as a CCSD literacy coach, reading interventionist, and teacher—she has led district-wide literacy initiatives, implemented LETRS and CKLA, and coached educators to improve instruction for diverse learners.
 

Erin Wall
Middle/High Schools
erin_wall@charleston.k12.sc.us
Erin Wall is a seasoned instructional leader and ELA coach who has significantly raised student achievement at Laing Middle School through strategic curriculum implementation, teacher coaching, and data-informed decision-making. With experience as a lead teacher, literacy coach, and department chair, she excels in professional development, standards alignment, and creating    inclusive instructional practices.

Dr. Patty Tate
Middle/High Schools
patty_tate@charleston.k12.sc.us
Dr. Patty Tate is an award-winning educator and current instructional coach at Lucy Beckham High School, with extensive experience in English instruction and educational leadership. A former South Carolina Teacher of the Year and National Board Certified teacher, she has served in multiple district and state-level leadership roles, authored curriculum, and delivered impactful professional  development across the state.