Welcome to the wonderful world of reading with Ms. Gates!

Ms. Gates has been an educator in Loudoun County for over 20 years. She completed her student teaching abroad at Mill Rythe First School in England.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech.  She earned her Reading Recovery Certification from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  She has been a Literacy Journey Facilitator for Loudoun County and believes in the success of all students who are engaged in the Reading/Writing Workshop.  Ms. Gates is a member of the International Reading Association, the Virginia State Reading Association, and the Greater Washington Reading Council.  She currently serves as the Reading Specialist at Rock Ridge High School.