Honors and Awards 

• 2003 David H. Russell Award for Distinguished Research in the Teaching of English, National Council of Teachers of English.
• 2001 Elected as Fellow of the National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy.
• 2001 Outstanding Service Award, Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Education.
• 1998 Outstanding Research Award, Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Education.
• 1995 Outstanding Teacher Award, Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Education.
• 1991 Harold E. Mitzel Award for outstanding article appearing in the Journal of Educational Research, volume 84.
• 1987 Excellence in Education Award, High School District 214.
• 1982-1983 Full Tuition Scholarship for Graduate Study.
• 1976 Graduated with General Honors.
• 1972-1976 Dean's list.