--- title: Blog | Reading | Math and Learning Tips | Melinda Cameron (2) description: Melinda's life's work is to teach as many people as possible to read and contributing to the knowledge of best practices in reading instruction. Melinda loves to explore all facets of literacy education as an instructor, assessor, and trainer. 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Taking a Break? 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