Dr. Cathy J. Pearman

Details

Education

• PhD, Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education/Reading/Technology, University of Arkansas
• MS, Elementary Education - Reading, Texas A&M University
• BSEd, Elementary Education, Southeast Missouri State University (Magna Cum Laude)

Teaching

• Content Area Literacy
• Diversity Issues in Literacy
• Foundations of Literacy
• Introduction to University Life
• Reading and Writing in the Content Fields
• Relationship of Language to Literacy
• Successful Classroom Communities
• Topics in American Education

Research and professional interests

• Equity in educational opportunities
• Literacy-related technology interactions of young children
• Reading comprehension
• Rural education

Professional interests

• Educator preparation at the state level

Awards and honors

• 2017 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators
• 2015 Knowledge Award – Journal of Reading Education
• 2014 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators
• 2013 Research in Reading Award - Recipient of the Missouri Council of the International Reading Association Reading Research Award
• 2011 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators
• 2009 Provost Academic Leadership Program
• 2009 Celebrate Literacy Award, Springfield Council International Reading Association
• 2008/2009 Association of Teacher Educator’s Leadership Academy
• 2006 College of Education Research Award
• Student Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation Reception
• Theta Chi Fraternity Faculty Appreciation Reception
• 2004 Research in Reading Award - Recipient of the Missouri Council of the International Reading Association Reading Research Award
• 2003 Outstanding Doctoral Student – University of Arkansas