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February 1, 2026
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Vol. 83
No. 5
The Relationship Factor

Let’s Drop the Deficit Labels

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Nita (E'Manita) Creekmore is an instructional coach, presenter, writer, and inclusive literacy advocate. Nita and her husband, Michael, own Creekmore Conversations, where they collaborate with schools to cultivate strategies to build, maintain, and restore relationships. She was in public education for 18 years, teaching elementary grades for 13 years before becoming an elementary school instructional coach.

Nita obtained her bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina. She also received her educational specialist degree in educational leadership from the University of Virginia. She is passionate about being an advocate and thought partner for teachers to help them give students what they need.

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