Maria Arnett is the Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic at Center for the Collaborative Classroom.

She received her M.ED. from the University of Virginia and has experience as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and instructional specialist at the district level. Her role in both school- and district-level positions was to support curriculum implementation and provide high-quality professional development for teachers and administrators. Maria is passionate about creating literacy-rich classrooms that are equitable and student-centered.