Rosanne Kurstedt

Rosanne Kurstedt, Ph.D. has been an educator for over 20 years --first as a classroom teacher in NYC and then as a staff developer. She lived in Hong Kong where she was part of the development and leadership team that opened Hong Kong Academy international School. After returning to the United States, she received her Doctorate from Fordham University in Language, Literacy, and Learning. She currently is an Adjunct Professor at Hunter College, writes for educational publishing companies, and is the Associate Director of READ East Harlem.

As the Assistant Regional Advisor of the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, she helps other authors and illustrators navigate the children's book industry and hone their craft.

She's also the founder of The Author Experience, a 501(c)3 organization committed to the transformative power of sharing stories. In collaboration with students, families and educators, TAE provides sustainable literacy-based experiences that build a culture of literacy--one that elevates connections and delivers lasting impact.

Education

• PhD Fordham University (2003 — 2007)
• MS Tufts University (1985 — 1989)

Companies

• Children's Book Author Rosanne L. Kurstedt (2019)
• Founder & President The Author Experience (2017)
• Associate Director, READ East Harlem/Hunter College Hunter College (2017)
• Adjunct Professor Hunter College (2016)
• Freelance Writing/Editor for Educational Publishing Industry Corwin Press, Scholastic Inc, & Heinemann (2010 — 2018)
• Literacy Specialist, READ East Harlem/Hunter College The City University of New York (2016 — 2017)
• Adjunct Professor Fordham University (2003 — 2016)
• Adjunct Professor William Paterson University (2010 — 2014)
• Consultant Newport Group, LLC (2005 — 2013)