Ph.D. Scholar at Texas A&M University | Educational Psychology with a focus in Special Education | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Educational Diagnostician
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Are we testing comprehension?
Are we teaching it specific only to the passage being read??
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Are we teaching comprehension for generalization of comprehending in the future??
SO GOOD, @ReadingShanahan
“Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, ENDURANCE.”
-James Baldwin-
Remaining disciplined and consistent in reaching my goals. This is where it all begins! #justKEEPwriting
Enjoying my time at CEC. I encourage grad students to attend conferences, as they give us an opportunity to step away from the daily grind & engage with our peers and experts in the field. The scholarly exchange, networking, and professional connections you build are priceless.
Today, I submitted my FIRST manuscript draft for potential publication. I am more motivated than ever to continue pursuing meaningful work. While the next step is a waiting game, the work does not stop. We progress while we wait. Many thanks those that encourage & believe in me.
This is evidence that a consistent, strategic effort wins the race every time. I am always eager to expand my skillset and enhance my CV. Looking forward to the next opportunity! #GMAFellow#TAMU
Spring semester begins today in Aggieland. I am approaching the semester with renewed vigor and a greater appreciation for the work to come. It’s going to be a busy, productive 2025!
Whoop!! #PhDLoading#yearTHREEiscoming#TAMU
As 2024 draws to a close, I reflect on a year marked by significant growth, successes, and failures. I embraced difficult tasks and confronted my imposter syndrome HEAD ON. As I close this chapter, I eagerly welcome 2025 and all it has in store. Happy New Year to all!
Early career scholars and advanced graduate students will learn from this extraordinary group at the 2025 Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course.
Registration is open until January 31, 2025!
Join us: https://t.co/xlAVBuj30D
🚨open access article!🚨
Benita et al., investigated the relationships between teachers’ emotional exhaustion and students’ comprehension. Results showed emotional exhaustion was related to lower reading comprehension performance and more!
Read here: https://t.co/BcwLuxXzxP
Our InfoMap has an upgrade! Click on elements of the InfoMap to learn more about each area! Check out morphemes, phoneme/graphemes and vocabulary/background knowledge first! More content coming soon to each area.
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The sessions offered new perspectives on how to better support diverse student populations! I made vital connections and bookmarked useful resources and tools!
FCRR students @MGKellenberger and @_jordandozier are presenting their poster, "The Role of Meaning in Polysyllabic Word Reading in Upper Elementary Students," at @DyslexiaIDA's Annual Conference. Don't miss out—stop by and check it out! https://t.co/P1QRkUhnEB #FCRRInTheField
I'm recruiting a doc student to join my lab next Fall. I am interested in the dvlpmt of literacy skills in bilingual kids w/ language & reading difficulties & what's happening in their classrooms! Lab website: https://t.co/OcJgKwEnDc If interested, please reach out via email!
I am thrilled to announce I've been selected to receive a travel award to attend IDA's 2024 Annual Reading, Literacy, & Learning Conference. I'll have the privilege of engaging and networking with leading researchers & practitioners in the field of reading & reading disability.