Tanya Wright

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary years

Instruction Early Language and Literacy Oral Language Vocabulary Literacy in Young Children

Martha Buell

Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware

Research focuses on policies related to early childhood care and education.

Teacher Education Teacher Development Literacy Development Early Childhood Education Childcare

Terese C. Aceves

Professor and Program Co-Director · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners

Ryan P. Bowles

Associate Professor of Department of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University

Measurement and Assessment of Early Childhood Language and Literacy.

Language Assessments Developmental and Learning Challenges Preschool literacy Childhood Developmental Disabilities

Beth Mineo

Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities Studies · University of Delaware

Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.

Assistive Technology Development Accessible Instructional Materials Speech and Language Pathology Communication Difficulties

Patricia Edwards

Professor of Teacher Education and Literacy · Michigan State University

Patricia Edwards is an expert in early/emergent/intergenerational literacy, family engagement, diversity issues

ELL Learners Urban Education Literacy Education Family Engagement Family, Community and School Partnerships

Shaunté Duggins

Associate Director · University of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professional Development Language and Literacy Development Early Intervention Family Engagement Literacy

Sara Smith

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.

Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI

Alma Stevenson

Professor of Literacy · Georgia Southern University

Alma Stevenson teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in critical literacy, strategies, assessment and literacy in the content areas.

Language and Literacy Development Diverse Learners and Educational Equity Science Education

Emily Lund

Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Texas Christian University

Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss

Bernadette Musetti

Professor of Urban and Environmental Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Teacher Preparation English Language Learners & Specially Designed Instruction Education Reform Professional Learning for Schools and Districts

Janine Certo

Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy · Michigan State University

Janine Certo is a poet and associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.

Italian American Studies Poetry Arts-Based Educational Research

Gary Troia

Associate Professor of Special Education · Michigan State University

Expert in education, specializing in teaching writing to students with and without disabilities, methods for evaluating writing performance

Learning Disabilities Elementary and Secondary Writing Instruction Writing Assessment and Measurement

Andrea Hershatter

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Design Thinking Management Education Economics Millennial Generation Entertainment