Cherry Carl retired in 2003 after serving 35 years as a teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian and Language Arts Specialist and Reading Recovery® teacher in Santee, California. She designed and taught in the Reading Instruction Certification program at the University of California, San Diego, from 1996 until 2009 and guest lectured at National University, San Diego County educational conferences and seminars for staff development.

She received recognition from the University of California, San Diego, as Outstanding Instructor, 1998. She was named Teacher of the Year, 1991, in the Santee School District. The International Reading Association presented her with the Miss Rumphius Award for educators who develop and share exceptional Internet resources for literacy and learning.

Official website and updates: https://newcarlscorner.com/