Lou Sears is a retired Reading Specialist and novice writer. She has written several stories to use with her students. While serving as a Literacy Coach, she wrote several stories for teachers to use in the classroom as well. Lou is a member of the International Reading Association (IRA). She served as President of Missouri ILA and the 2003 Conference Chair. Lou also served as State Coordinator for Missouri ILA. Lou has taught Master's level courses at Webster University and Literacy Courses in the Reading Master's Program at Avila University.