Welcome Texas Educators & Administrators
Thank you for considering Zaner-Bloser!
Focus on Foundations
Zaner-Bloser materials are designed to support teachers who support students! Our research- and skills-based literacy and math curricula—and inspiration from our parent company, Highlights for Children—drive us to help K–5 students build the foundational skills needed to become confident, capable, and creative thinkers.
Letter Sense + Number Sense = Good Sense
- Systematic, explicit instruction informed by logic models and grounded in research
- Active engagement with hands-on learning, continual practice, and practical application
- 4 Keys to Legibility introduce easy to master strokes for manuscript and cursive fluency
- Concrete to representational to abstract progression builds a solid math foundation
Good Sense Is Texas Sense!
Our resources might look a bit back-to-basics, but that’s because they work. Our materials can help Texas students develop the math and literacy skills they need to build a strong foundation for success in school and life.
We look forward to partnering with you to inspire “aha” moments of learning and discovery for all Texas students!
Meet Your Texas Team
How can we help you meet the TEKS—and make the most of your funding to promote foundational skills like handwriting and number sense? Your Zaner-Bloser Texas team is here to help you navigate the adoption and provide support for implementation and beyond. Reach out any time!
Michael Lewis
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
303.250.7279
michael.lewis@zaner-bloser.com
Mike has spent that past 21 years proudly working to provide high-quality, impactful curriculum and professional development solutions to educators around the country. Fun fact: Mike is constantly honing his cooking skills with a focus on replicating the very best BBQ in the world: TEXAS style!
Dr. Jimmy Neitzel
South Texas SALES CONSULTANT
800.248.2568 x2525
jimmy.neitzel@zaner-bloser.com
Jimmy has served the Texas education community for over 30 years as an Algebra teacher, soccer and footbal coach, administrator, and ed tech professional. Born in Dallas, he currently resides in Austin where he spends weekends shuttling his two middle schoolers to all of their extra-curricular activities!
ESC Regions: 1–6, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20
Kim Vance
North Texas SALES CONSULTANT
817.939.1779
kim.vance@zaner-bloser.com
Kim has worked in the Texas education space for 31 years: 15 years as a classroom teacher and the past 16 helping educators find their “aha moments.” When not teaching, you can find her at a live music event in Texas, cheering on her favorite football team, or traveling!
ESC Regions: TK
Abby Torango
Account Manager– Current Customers
614.842.3877
abby.torango@zaner-bloser.com
A former elementary educator now Account Manager, Abby is passionate about helping teachers inspire “aha” moments. She lives in Columbia, TN, with her husband and two daughters under age two. Whether attending to customers’ needs or fielding toddler negotiations, she brings heart and hustle to everything she does!
ESC Regions: 7-12, 14, 16, 17