My name is Natalie Smoak and I am the Reading Specialist at Heritage.  I graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  I achieved National Board Certification in 2017 and 2022 in the area of Early Middle Childhood Literacy.   I also have a Masters of Arts degree from the University of Alabama. I am a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and work with students who have reading disabilities such as dyslexia.  I am passionate about helping parents and dyslexic learners to find their potential!!  I have taught third grade, fourth grade, as well as serving as an Instructional Partner/Reading Coach in Madison City Schools.