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Anna Poltrack, an Indiana instructional specialist, has worked for multiple institutions. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Anna Poltrack holds a BA in English. She also has an MA in education with licensure in communication arts and literature from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Ms. Poltrack began her education career as an English language arts teacher serving with Teach for America in St. Paul, Minnesota. There, she taught English at underserved-population schools and participated in teacher training programs. Taking on a similar role at West Side Charter School in St. Paul, she developed the curriculum and instructed fifth- through eighth-grade students. She later taught 11th- and 12th-grade English language arts at Higher Ground Secondary Academy, also in St. Paul. At Higher Ground, she created assessment models to evaluate students' communication skills and enhance learning outcomes. Currently, Anna Poltrack is a graduate studies coordinator at Notre Dame, where she supports students, assists the director of graduate studies, and manages various aspects of the graduate program. She also oversees the graduate application and recruitment process. Anna Poltrack has received various honors and awards, including being on the Dean's List at Notre Dame as an undergraduate. She has served as the baritone section leader in the Band of the Fighting Irish and received the Brett M. Ensor Band Service Award and the Steve Calonje Jazz Award.