Reading has always been at the heart of my career. There's nothing more rewarding than watching a child discover the confidence that comes from learning to read.
As a Reading Specialist, I've spent more than 20 years partnering with students, teachers, and families to build strong literacy foundations. Every resource you'll find here has been thoughtfully created through years of hands-on classroom and intervention experience and is grounded in the Science of Reading. My goal is to provide practical, engaging, research-based materials that not only save teachers time but also help students experience meaningful literacy growth.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, reading specialist, interventionist, tutor, or homeschool educator, I hope you'll find resources that inspire confidence, strengthen instruction, and make your work just a little bit easier.
When I'm not creating literacy resources, you'll usually find me cheering on one of my teenagers at a soccer game or dance competition, spending time with my family, tutoring students, or enjoying a good cup of coffee with my yellow Lab, Louie.
I'm so glad you've stopped by, and I hope Laura Utz Designs becomes a trusted resource for you and your students.