Allyse Bader began her career as a first-grade teacher in the South Bronx after graduating from Teachers College, Columbia University. She went on to teach at PS 59 in Manhattan and later kindergarten in Larchmont, NY, building a strong foundation in early childhood instruction across diverse learning environments.

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For over a decade, Allyse has worked as an education consultant, partnering with early childhood classrooms nationwide to design, implement, and refine research-based literacy curriculum. She has coached teachers, collaborated closely with school leaders, and supported families in understanding how young children learn best. Her work includes curriculum writing and development, leading large-scale professional learning workshops, presenting at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and publishing phonics curriculum used in classrooms across the country.

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Currently, Allyse consults throughout the tri-state area and works with The Educators Link, where she creates online professional learning courses for teachers. Her expertise centers on developmentally appropriate, play-based learning infused with intentional literacy instruction—supporting language development, early reading skills, and joyful learning experiences for young children.

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Now based in Ridgewood, NJ, Allyse is raising her three daughters alongside her husband, Ray, and their French bulldog, Eli.  Becoming a parent deepened her belief in the power of play, connection, and early literacy, inspiring her to co-found NJ Ready 2 Play with Dani. Together, they are committed to bringing high-quality, literacy-rich, play-based experiences to children and families across New Jersey.