Stephen Chiger

An award-winning educator and writer, Stephen Chiger is honored to have trained thousands of teachers and leaders across the US. As a director of literacy for Uncommon Schools, he is passionate about helping all kids find a sense of confidence and place in the broader world. A former journalist, Stephen has served as president of the Garden State Scholastic Press Association and co-director for the Hugh N. Boyd Journalism Diversity Workshop. He is the co-author of Love and Literacy, a guide on...See more

An award-winning educator and writer, Stephen Chiger is honored to have trained thousands of teachers and leaders across the US. As a director of literacy for Uncommon Schools, he is passionate about helping all kids find a sense of confidence and place in the broader world. A former journalist, Stephen has served as president of the Garden State Scholastic Press Association and co-director for the Hugh N. Boyd Journalism Diversity Workshop. He is the co-author of Love and Literacy, a guide on sharpening pedagogy for English educators. Stephen holds a B.A. in English from Lafayette College, an M.S.J. in digital journalism from Northwestern University, and an Ed.M. in educational leadership from Columbia University. Find him online at @SteveChiger and stevechiger.com. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and son. See less