Staff

Sharmetra Lewis

Assessment and Training Specialist
slewis@educationalfirststeps.org

Sharmetra Lewis is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator with years of experience in fostering a love for literacy among early learners in the classroom. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Teacher certification in Early Childhood through sixth grade, Sharmetra has been instrumental in nurturing the reading and writing skills of countless students.

Beyond the classroom, Sharmetra has actively engaged with parents and community members, emphasizing the importance of literacy in a child’s overall development. She has organized writing workshops, book clubs, and even assisted 20 students in becoming young, published authors during the 22-23 school year. In August 2023, Sharmetra joined the Educational First Steps team as an Assessment and Training Specialist. She is excited to learn and share effective strategies for fostering literacy at home and forging strong partnerships between educators and families.