Education and Professional Experience

Education
Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University/San Diego State University
    Major: Education
    Emphasis: Reading/Language Arts
    Granted: January 2003

M.A. San Diego State University
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Emphasis: Reading/Language Arts
    Granted: August 1999

B.A.E. Florida Atlantic University
    Major: Special Education
    Granted: August 1993

Awards and Honors
Kate and Paul Farmer Award for Outstanding Writing. National Council of Teachers of English, 2004 (co-recipient with Doug Fisher)

Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 2003 (co-recipient with Nancy Farnan and Douglas Fisher)