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Reading Specialist Faculty

Our expert faculty will teach you the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction. They possess the life skills and experiences necessary to make you successful in your graduate education. You'll learn theory and research in reading, a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction. Click on each of their profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards and contact information.

Faculty

  • Photo of Dr. Connie J. Armitage

    Dr. Connie J. Armitage

    Assistant Professor

    Before joining the Cal U faculty, Dr. Armitage worked for about 10 years as a public school More

  • Dr. Diane H. Nettles

    Professor

    Dr. Nettles is the department chairperson of the Early, Middle, and Special Education department More

  • Photo of Dr. Christine Peterson

    Dr. Christine Peterson

    Associate Professor and Online Program Coordinator

    Dr. Peterson has 20 years of experience as an educator, including as a public school  More