We spoke with Instructor Sara Obarow, who has served as an adjunct faculty member in Kutztown Universityβs Reading Specialist program for the past three years, to hear her perspective on preparing todayβs literacy educators. π
KU follows the science of reading. We recommend this podcast where literacy experts discuss the science of comprehension instruction:
π§ Listen now: https://t.co/nUZGyJiwQL or scan the QR code!
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Meet Olivia Hartman, one of our Graduate Interns in the Reading Specialist Program at Kutztown University! πβ¨
Olivia is dedicated to supporting literacy and inspiring a love of reading in every learner. Weβre proud to have her growing and making an impact within our community!
Faculty Spotlight π
We sat down with Dr. Catherine Gibbons to talk about the Kutztown Reading Program, exploring its impact and goals, and how itβs helping shape confident, capable students for a variety of literacy-focused roles. πβ¨ Hear her insights on literacy
π Ready to make a bigger impact in literacy?
The Reading Specialist Certification at Kutztown University prepares educators to assess, support & lead student reading success with research-based strategies.
Learn more: https://t.co/Dn0mteRYmx
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All teachers are teachers of literacy π
Take your impact further with a Reading Specialist Certification from Kutztown University , build advanced skills, gain hands-on experience, and support every learner.
Learn more: https://t.co/Dn0mteRYmx
The M.Ed. in Reading Specialist Certification at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a fully online program that helps teachers strengthen Kβ12 reading and writing instruction while building leadership skills as literacy coaches or reading specialists. #LiteracyEducation
The M.Ed. in Reading Specialist Certification at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a fully online program that helps teachers strengthen Kβ12 reading and writing instruction while building leadership skills as literacy coaches or reading specialists. #LiteracyEducation
Dr. McGeehan, JulieAnne Kline, Andrea White, & Megan Flannery present a session at the NASUP conference in Crystal City, VA, on Feb. 14.
The title of their presentation is:
A contemporary professional development model embedded in the Sciences of Reading Research.
π· Call for Proposals | 2026 ALER Conference π·
Theme: Reimagining Literacies, Envisioning Futures: Working Toward Justice and Belonging
We seek work that:
Join us in shaping what literacy can be and who it is for.
KU Grad Reading recommends ALER's fireside chats?
ALER'sΒ fireside chats! First chat is entitled.
- The return of the Pen
Fireside Chat 1: Reclaiming the Pen featuring Drs. Bethanie Pletcher & M... https://t.co/Di2EMjMTin via @YouTube
Dr. McGeehan attended and delivered this presentation.
π Rewriting the playbook: Transforming teacher preparation in the Era of Science of Reading mandates.
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Dr. McGeehan attended the ALER executive meeting in Oklahoma City and presented this comprehensive research session.
π Now we see it, now we don't.
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Dr. Catherine McGeehan from the COE attends the ALER executive board meeting and the board of directors meeting, serving as secretary for the organization.
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