B.S Wayne State University M.ED Auburn University PH.D Auburn University
Writing Instruction; teacher beliefs about writing and writing instruction; engaged learning, particularly in field experiences for preservice and inservice teachers; teacher research
Active in National Writing Project; active in teacher research
Enjoy nature writing, sketching, watercolor and the book arts
National Council of Teachers of English
Professional development website for literacy (K-college) educators. Journals: Reading Teacher, Research in Reading
International Reading Association
Professional development site for reading (K-college) educators. Journals: Language Arts, Talking Points, English Education, Research in Teaching English, Teaching in the Middle
National Association for the Education of Young Ch
Professional development site for preschool through grade three child. Journals: Childhood Education, Dimensions
National Council of the Social Studies
Professional development site for social studies educators, grades K-college. Journals: Social Studies and the Young Learner, Social Education