Congrats! Welcome to Rocky Top!

UTK is searching for the Andy D. Holt Endowed professor of education (associate or full) focused broadly on K-12 teaching or teacher education. Preferred review of applications begins April 1. Flexible on start dates (January or August 2027). Reach out with any questions! apply.interfolio.com/180617

Reading research friends: Deadline to submit for awards is coming up! I was a winner of the Feitelson Award in 2023. It is easy to submit and there is $ for the winner!

The TRRC & UTK literacy faculty support the growing research on identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association released a new definition this fall. Our partners at MTSU and TDOE are helping bring this updated understanding into practice. Proud to be part.

SREE has typically had a summer fellowship program. www.sree.org/fellowship

Picture of the journal article with title: Evaluating the impact of an early reading app on preschool literacy skills: A pilot randomized control study

New article alert! My dissertation study is finally out in Educational Technology Research and Development. My first RCT pilot study! Access here: rdcu.be/eNzU2

Yes!!!

Conference gawking time! 😲

Front cover of report with pictures of teachers and students.

Newest report is out: "Kindergarten and First-Grade HQIM Alignment with Research on Code-Focused Instruction” provides detailed information on the alignment of the four most commonly adopted HQIM in TN. Thanks to TDOE for supporting this work!

trrc.utk.edu/resources/k-1-hqim-alignment-report

Educator Perceptions of HQIM Alignment, Adoption, and Implementation in Grades K-5: Report - Tennessee Reading Research Center

Check out our latest report: Educator Perceptions of HQIM Alignment, Adoption, and Implementation in Grades K-5, which captures the experiences and perceptions of district leaders, school leaders, and teachers who have implemented HQIM in Grades K-5 in TN.

trrc.utk.edu/resources/hq...

I listened yesterday on my way to work! Another great episode!!

UT Knoxville is hiring a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Literacy! Please share with anyone who may be interested! Knoxville is a great place to live and work!!! Happy to answer questions! apply.interfolio.com/172346

On stage receiving the award.

Dinner at a restaurant.

Family at Lake Moraine.

Had a great time in Calgary at SSSR! Lots of great presentations and fun with friends and family. Plus, honored to have received the Rebecca L. Sandak award!

Contemporary Educational Psychology article title: Sustaining teacher knowledge and self-perception of reading comprehension instruction: A year-long study of practice-based professional development.

New article out! Looking at teacher professional development and implementation of reading comprehension instruction effects on teacher knowledge, self-perceptions, and practice. Free access here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lMBY,8E16...

Same! As someone who just paid dance camp fees for this summer and has a special savings account for pointe shoes, I can’t wait to watch this movie!

Part of one of these book clubs now! It is a great book and thanks for making it open access!!

Agree with local grocery stores! As a teacher, I always appreciated it because I could spend that on food and then have extra $ from my monthly grocery budget to do whatever I wanted! It’s as close to cash as possible since we all buy groceries!

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UT Knoxville is hiring a Clinical Assistant Professor in SPED! Please share with anyone who may be interested in focusing on teaching undergrads and grad students. Knoxville is a great place to live and work!!! apply.interfolio.com/165714

Research poster on teacher knowledge

Margarita by a fire pit.

PCRC poster session ✅
Drinks on the beach ✅
Ready for the last day in San Diego!

My daughter and I sledding down the hill.

My two children sledding in the snow.

The perfect snow day! ⛄️

Mine tried to “forget” it in the car this morning!

Examining the Effects of Silent Independent Reading on Reading Outcomes: A Narrative Synthesis Review from 2000 to 2020 Encouraging children to read extensively has been a widely recommended approach to developing reading. The National Reading Panel published a review study reporting inconclusive findings regarding ...

The NRP Report (2000) found that independent silent reading may not be the most efficient use of instructional time.

In our study, we replicated the finding. We found that independent reading didn't contribute meaningfully to improved reading outcomes.

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Donate to Help a Texas A&M Ph.D. Student Attend HECSE Short Course!, organized by Jennifer Morgan Hey everyone! As you may know I am in my third year of my Ph.… Jennifer Morgan needs your support for Help a Texas A&M Ph.D. Student Attend HECSE Short Course!

A doc student friend from TAMU is asking for help to attend the HECSE short course in DC. She is doing the PhD program as a single mom and does not have the funds needed to attend. Just thought I would share if you are interested in helping! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-tex...

1. Changes in teacher knowledge for reading instruction after PD and implementing instructional practices learned at PD.
2. How school leaders’ knowledge/experience with reading instruction impacts decision-making?

Oooh! Thanks for sharing!! Need this for a new project I am starting!!

Two of my favorite Literacy podcasters! Check out the launch of their new short episodes with key takeaways tonight!!

I have this one as well…definitely pre- 2013 and still going strong!

I used Calendly. It was a life saver. You mark all your available times and participants choose a time and schedule. They can even cancel. Calendly then put the appointment on my calendar. Not sure if it would work for you but just wanted to suggest it in case!