Amanda Purkeypile

Amanda Purkeypile is an accomplished Instructional Coach and Literacy Solutions Consultant at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where an award-winning approach enhances professional development for educators and support for students. With a diverse background in education, Amanda has held roles ranging from Spanish Teacher to ELL Specialist, consistently emphasizing student engagement and inclusivity. Notable achievements include a robust tenure at Oswego Community Unit School District 308, where Amanda actively improved language instruction and advocated for educational policy as a Legislative Director. The educational background includes a B.A.T.S. in Spanish Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Francis, complemented by an endorsement in ESL Language Instruction from Aurora University.