Amber Nelson Walsh is a middle level teacher and instructional coach for a large metropolitan school district. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the College of St. Benedict and Master's of Science from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. Amber is currently working on her Administrative License through Hamline University. She has had the opportunity to obtain a wide variety of professional development through national organizations, like the International Reading Association and the American Middle Level Educators, as well as many local associations. Amber has a strong interest in student engagement and student-centered classrooms.