As an educational consultant, Coley has worked with teachers and school leaders in over 20 states and 14 countries.

She provides high quality professional development and literacy coaching for schools districts around the country. Her goal is to support educators and school leaders as they hone their craft and engage in deep reflection. To bring her work to life, Coley combines research-based literacy practices alongside Adult Learning Theory, both of which she studied as a graduate student at Teachers College. One day she's facilitating a workshop on meaningful writing feedback, the next day she’s hosting a think tank centered around digital literacy and AI.

She started her coaching journey as a Staff Developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) where she developed curriculum, presented at institutes, and worked with schools. Before taking on her role as a Staff Developer, Coley was a secondary English Language Arts teacher and a Rutgers University Writing Program Instructor. She’s passionate about book clubs, personal essays, podcasts, interdisciplinary literacy, and contemporary nonfiction.

In her role as a teacher and consultant, Coley values teacher agency, student voice, and playfulness.