Monica Harty has over 30 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and Early Childhood Education from Miami University as well as teaching certifications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Harty has worked as a Title 1 Reading Teacher, Literacy Teacher, and Reading Specialist in the Racine Unified School District. She has also developed and presented professional development trainings on technology integration and literacy. Harty has a Wisconsin teaching license and extensive training in reading programs, dual language education, and technology.