Staff Directory

Cara Dellaterra is the Director of Consulting at HILL for Literacy, where she leads strategic initiatives to support whole-school change in PreK–12 education. With over 15 years of experience partnering with districts across multiple states, Cara specializes in translating evidence-based literacy research into sustainable, developmentally appropriate practices that improve outcomes for all learners. Her work has included managing federally funded research projects, developing professional learning programs, and supporting high-quality instructional materials implementation.

Cara began her career as a second-grade teacher and has since worked extensively with educators, administrators, and coaches in diverse settings, including large urban districts and specialized programs serving multilingual learners and students of color. She has presented at national conferences on literacy coaching, assessment systems, and technology-based data practices.

She lives in Chelmsford with her family including Maclan (IACS ’27) and Mason (IACS ’30) and enjoys reading, martial arts, traveling, and outdoor activities.