Dr. Nika Fabienke
Senior Director, Curriculum Planning
Dr. Nika Fabienke leads teams at Age of Learning who design curriculum and learning experiences for the digital environment and serves as co-chair of the Age of Learning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. Prior to her work at the Age of Learning, Dr. Fabienke was a teacher, district curriculum specialist, and educational consultant.
Dr. Fabienke has helped teachers and administrators bring rigorous, research-based, culturally responsive instruction to young learners. She earned a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University and a Doctorate of Education in Teacher Education in Multicultural Settings (TEMS) from the University of Southern California. Dr. Fabienke combines practical knowledge from the classroom, road-tested wisdom from professional development work, and formal academic understanding of the science of how children learn.
More From Dr. Nika Fabienke
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How to Teach Consonants Letters and Sounds
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Spelling Rules and Patterns
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How to Teach Letter Recognition for Young Learners
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What is Decoding in Reading?
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10 Strategies for Helping a Struggling Reader
“Discover key signs of a struggling reader, including difficulties in decoding, comprehension, fluency, and more. Find practical strategies and activities to support and improve your child’s…
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2nd Grade Spelling Words
Discover engaging activities for second-grade spelling practice with our extensive lists, including vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, prefixes, and more. Free printables included for easy learning at…