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Patty McGee

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Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator with a passion for transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and advocate for delightful literacy practices,Patty has worked alongside educators across the country, partnering to unlock the full potential of their students through innovative and practical teaching strategies. Not Your Granny's Grammar is her third book. Connect with Patty at www.pattymcgee.org


  1. What genre(s) do you write?


    I write books for educators on instructional practices in writing and grammar.


  1. Do you have a newly released book? What is the title and a link to buy the book?


    Yes! My third. Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction


  1. Are there any other social media links, websites, or other places to learn about you we should add?


    Website: www.pattymcgee.org 

    Instagram: @pmgmcgee

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-mcgee-36507926/



  1. If you are traditionally published, who is your agent? If you are self-published, what publishing software do you prefer/ who is your publisher?


    In educational publishing, you don’t have an agent. You have an editor/publisher that you connect with, and if your proposal sounds like it has a unique place in what is already out there, they move ahead.


  1. You’ve been everything from a classroom Teacher and Library Media Specialist to a Literacy Coach and an Independent Educational Consultant. How have these careers helped you teach educators approach grammar and writing in the classroom?


    It has given me lots and lots of practice. I still teach in classrooms to demonstrate these practices for other educators. Because of this, all of what I write about is classroom tested and revised.


  1. Why do you feel grammar and writing are so important for teaching and children?


    Writing can change our lives for the better. When we can write to the audience with intention and meaning, we can more effectively share our stories, convince others to agree, teach others about topics, which brings greater success in school which ripples throughout our lives. Grammar is akin to a painter’s paintbrush. How we use grammar (or intentionally misuse grammar) is style.


  1. What are three ways a teacher/educator can make grammar accessible and fun in classrooms?


    My favorite is using grammar manipulatives. Ditch identification of parts of speech as the gatekeeper to accessing grammar for usage. Employ an inquiry based approach to grammar learning.


  1. What is your favorite part of sharing your passion for grammar and writing with others?


    It has to be the impact on students that teachers witness. Embracing new approaches to writing feedback and inquiry based grammar learning brings delight to both students and teachers.


  1. You share innovative tools and guides for teachers and students alike. What is your main goal when you provide these services?


    Simplifying teaching and learning. Educators are admittedly very good at making things complex with fancy slides and other bling. As Oliver Wendell Holmes has said, “I am looking for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”


  2. If there is one thing someone can take away from your teachings and resources, what would it be?


    Trust your teacher spidey-sense.

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