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Details EducationPhD, Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education/Reading/Technology, University of ArkansasMS, Elementary Education - Reading, Texas A&M UniversityBSEd, Elementary Education, Southeast Missouri State University (Magna Cum Laude) TeachingContent Area LiteracyDiversity Issues in LiteracyFoundations of LiteracyIntroduction to University LifeReading and Writing in the Content FieldsRelationship of Language to LiteracySuccessful Classroom CommunitiesTopics in American Education Research and professional interestsEquity in educational opportunitiesLiteracy-related technology interactions of young childrenReading comprehensionRural educationProfessional interestsEducator preparation at the state level Awards and honors2017 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators2015 Knowledge Award – Journal of Reading Education2014 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators2013 Research in Reading Award - Recipient of the Missouri Council of the International Reading Association Reading Research Award2011 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators2009 Provost Academic Leadership Program2009 Celebrate Literacy Award, Springfield Council International Reading Association2008/2009 Association of Teacher Educator’s Leadership Academy2006 College of Education Research AwardStudent Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation ReceptionTheta Chi Fraternity Faculty Appreciation Reception2004 Research in Reading Award - Recipient of the Missouri Council of the International Reading Association Reading Research Award2003 Outstanding Doctoral Student – University of Arkansas