Kelly Gallagher is an American educator and author known for his work on improving literacy education for middle and high school students. Gallagher has had a significant impact on teaching reading and writing, with a focus on helping students achieve deeper levels of understanding and engagement with texts. He emphasizes the importance of providing students with real-world reading and writing experiences to prepare them for their future academic and professional lives. Gallagher has authored several influential books on education, such as "Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It" and "Write Like This: Teaching Real-World Writing Through Modeling and Mentor Texts," which offer practical strategies and insight for teachers looking to enhance their literacy instruction. His work often stresses the need for students to practice reading and writing frequently and to make connections between the literature they study and their own lives.