Anissa King-Paul

Ph.D.
Educator • Mentor • Advocate for Empowerment

Instructional Coaching & Literacy Support (K–12): On-site and virtual coaching for literacy development across all grade levels, Literacy Walks & Classroom Observations, Personalized learning through rigor and relevance, Student-centered coaching to drive academic growth, Balanced Literacy Implementation for sustainable instruction; Reading & Writing Instructional Strategies: Effective Literacy Instruction with an Understanding of Reading Behaviors, Guided Reading (K–8) & Reader’s Workshop Models, Conferring During Independent Reading, Shared Reading & Interactive Read-Alouds, Implementing the Comprehension Toolkit (K–8); Writing Development & Instruction: Writer’s Workshop Structures, Teaching the Craft of Writing, Conducting Effective Writing Conferences, Leveled Literacy Intervention for targeted support; Mentorship & Leadership Development: Teacher Mentoring & New Educator Support, Executive Coaching for Instructional Leaders, Leadership Development & Organizational Coaching

Dr. Anissa King-Paul is an accomplished educator and mentor with a deep-rooted passion for inspiring students and fostering growth in educational communities. With over 15 years of experience spanning education, public relations, nonprofit leadership, and senior-level administration, she has served in various impactful roles across Florida, including with Leon County Schools and the PACE Center for Girls.

Her professional journey is anchored in a lifelong commitment to empowering youth—to discover their voice, develop confidence, and pursue academic and personal excellence. While mentoring girls at PACE, she emphasized character development, leadership, and goal setting. As an educator and advocate, she continues to influence young minds through her innovative, student-centered approach.

Dr. King-Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal & Organizational Communication from the University of South Florida, a Master’s in Management & Leadership from Webster University, and a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration. She combines her academic expertise with real-world experience to help students and schools expand their impact.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, crafting DIY projects, cooking delicious meals, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is happily married to Jeffrey Paul, and they have one furry son, Sweeney.