About the Author
Dr. Wanda C. Phillips, Ed.D.
Founder of Easy Grammar Systems® | Author of the Award-Winning Easy Grammar® Series
Dr. Wanda C. Phillips is the founder of Easy Grammar Systems® and author of the award-winning Easy Grammar® series. With 25 years of classroom teaching experience, Dr. Phillips brings extensive educational knowledge and practical insight to grammar instruction. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping students develop a strong foundation in English grammar through straightforward, systematic instruction that builds understanding, confidence, and mastery learning.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Phillips earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Shippensburg University in 1969. She later obtained her elementary teaching certification from Grand Canyon College in Arizona and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 1992. In 2007, she earned her doctorate from George Fox University, a Christian university in Newberg, Oregon.
Drawing upon her 25 years of teaching experience, Dr. Phillips developed an innovative prepositional approach to grammar instruction. By teaching students to identify and eliminate prepositional phrases, this method makes it easier to recognize subjects and verbs, understand sentence structure, and ensure proper subject-verb agreement. Her approach has proven effective for students with a wide range of learning abilities.
In 1985, Dr. Phillips published her first textbook, Easy Grammar®, establishing Easy Grammar Systems®. Since then, she has authored a comprehensive collection of grammar and writing resources, including:
- Easy Grammar® — Grades 1–6 and Easy Grammar Plus
- Daily GRAMS®: Guided Review Aiding Mastery Skills — Grades 3–7
- Easy Grammar Ultimate Series® — Grades 8–12+
- Easy Writing — A resource for developing writing skills
In addition to her accomplishments as an author, Dr. Phillips has traveled extensively throughout the United States, conducting educational seminars and workshops for classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and specialists in English as a Second Language (ESL), learning disabilities, and adult basic education.
She has presented at numerous Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) conferences nationwide, as well as workshops for religious schools, private schools, charter schools, and homeschool organizations.
Through her years of classroom teaching, educational presentations, and authorship, Dr. Phillips has made a lasting contribution to grammar education. Her commitment to effective, systematic instruction continues to help teachers and students build essential language skills and achieve mastery learning.