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Big Apple

Educators & Consultants

At Big Apple Educators and Consultants, We provide high-impact professional learning for teachers and leaders, embedded instructional coaching, and strategic literacy planning at the school and district level. Together, we help educators feel confident, knowledgeable, and equipped to support every reader.

Big Apple Educators & Consultants, LLC is an MWBE educational consulting company. Our main purpose is to improve literacy outcomes in students (PreK-12) and adults through Teacher/Leadership Professional Learning, embedded classroom instructional coaching, leadership consulting and creating sustainable literacy systems for education entities (at the individual classroom, school, district and state level)

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Big Apple Educators & Consultants

We partner with schools and districts to strengthen literacy outcomes by building educator expertise, sharpening instructional practice, and developing strong literacy leadership. Initially starting out as a speech-language therapy company specializing in speech-language intervention, assessment and literacy tutoring, our founder realized that literacy was the gateway that makes all other learning possible. The company has progressed to grounding all of our work in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and evidence-based practices — with a focus on practical application that transforms classrooms, schools, leaders, teachers and most importantly, students.

We partner with schools and districts to strengthen literacy outcomes by building educator expertise, sharpening instructional practice, and developing strong literacy leadership. Our work is grounded in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and research-based pedagogy — with a focus on practical application that transforms classrooms.

At Big Apple Educators and Consultants, our mission is to eradicate illiteracy. We partner with schools and districts to strengthen literacy outcomes by building educator expertise, sharpening instructional practice, and developing strong literacy leadership. Initially starting out as a Speech-Language therapy company specializing in speech-language intervention, assessment and literacy tutoring, our founder, Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle, believes that literacy is the gateway that makes all other learning possible. Dr. Covington-Cradle, a licensed speech-language pathologist and literacy consultant, brings over 22 years of professional experience to her work. Her diverse career has seen her work with a range of populations, from neurologically impaired adults to PreK-12 developmentally delayed students and those with language-based literacy delays.

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In-person learning allows for deeper engagement, hands-on modeling, and real-time application within your school context.

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Virtual learning maintains strong engagement while offering flexibility and accessibility across schools or districts.

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Hybrid models allow for continuity, reflection, and sustained implementation over time.

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Whether in person, virtual, or hybrid, our work is always impactful.

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Monica Covington-Cradle, EdD., SLP, C-SLT

Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle, a licensed speech-language pathologist and literacy consultant, brings over 22 years of professional experience to her work. Her diverse career has seen her work with a range of populations, from neurologically impaired adults to PreK-12 developmentally delayed students and those with language-based literacy delays. Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle’s academic journey is equally impressive, having earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Towson University, her M.S. degree from The University of the District of Columbia and her Doctor of Education in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH.

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Our Consultant Team

Our consultant team is responsible for the strategic direction and the day-to-day operations of the company.

Tiffany Burton

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Maulana Drew

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Renata Archie

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Khaleek Kirkland

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Fariyda Goodwin

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Area of expertise: elementary literacy, district strategic planning, school-wide literacy change

Maria Aielli

EdD

Area of expertise: instructional coaching, preschool literacy, assessment meet mari

Khaleek Kirkland

EdD

Expertise: elementary/middle school instructional coaching; district literacy strategic planning

Khalek Kirkland, EdD

District/School Leader Coach

Tiffany Burton, MS, CCC-SLP

Preschool/Elementary Coach

Maria Aielli, EdD

Preschool/Elementary Coach

Maulana Drew, BS

Middle School/High School Coach

After engaging in targeted professional learning and embedded, student-focused instructional coaching, schools shift from being fragmented in practice to aligned in purpose—building sustainable systems that ensure literacy growth for every student.

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