What excites me most about teacher preparation is how our programs bridge research and practice in meaningful ways. Whether it’s integrating the latest research on literacy instruction or adapting to new technologies, we prepare educators who don’t just learn about effective teaching—they experience it, practice it, and leave ready to implement evidence-based approaches in today’s classrooms.
Kathryn Dixon, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of College of Education and Human Services
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Kathryn Dixon, Ph.D., is a former elementary bilingual educator. She earned her doctorate in literacy and language studies with a minor in curriculum and instruction at the University of North Texas in 2014. Dixon now serves as an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at A&M-Commerce teaching undergraduate and graduate reading courses.
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Literacy and Language Studies, University of North Texas, 2014
- MPH, Community Health Education, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2010
- B.S., Applied Learning and Development with Bilingual Endorsement, University of Texas at Austin, 1999
Selected Publications
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