Alfred University

Adjunct Professor, Education Division

Supervisor: Dr. Sarah Olbrantz

 

Spring 2026

 

EDUC 471 – Methods in Teaching Literacy

This course provides an overview of evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the “Big 6,” Science of Reading, and Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education as they apply to childhood education. This 6-credit course also includes a field experience component where students will observe and provide high-quality literacy instruction.

 

 

SUNY Cortland

Visiting Assistant Professor, Literacy Department

Supervisor: Dr. Katie Silvestri

 

Summer 2026

 

LIT 690 – Assessment for the Specialized Literacy Professional Explore assessment and instructional methods, materials and research surrounding the literacy difficulties experienced by students from birth to grade 6 and grades 5 to 12. Complete an in-depth analysis of the literacy achievement of students in both the B-6 and 5-12 grade levels. Analysis will be used to plan and implement intervention with the students, individual, in small groups, at the classroom level, grade level and school wide. Data will be used to understand the assessment-intervention cycle.

 

LIT 560 - Children’s and Young Adult Literature in the Curriculum

Candidates will explore the depth and breadth of contemporary children’s and young adult literature and how this literature can be used to support struggling readers. Considers the specific genre of children’s and young adult literature from a variety of theoretical and cultural lenses. In addition to providing a focused opportunity to read and discuss children’s and young adult literature, pedagogical and cultural issues that arise when this genre becomes part of the classroom curriculum will be considered.

 

 

Spring 2026

 

LIT 560 - Children’s and Young Adult Literature in the Curriculum

Candidates will explore the depth and breadth of contemporary children’s and young adult literature and how this literature can be used to support struggling readers. Considers the specific genre of children’s and young adult literature from a variety of theoretical and cultural lenses. In addition to providing a focused opportunity to read and discuss children’s and young adult literature, pedagogical and cultural issues that arise when this genre becomes part of the classroom curriculum will be considered.

 

LIT 669 - The Literacy Specialist and The Literacy Program

Requires candidates to synthesize information about literacy instruction and assessment to understand the properties of coherent literacy programs in K-12 schools. Candidates reflect on different approaches to reading within an understanding of policy and programmatic perspectives. Emphasis is given to the concept of reading specialists and literacy coaches as initiators, implementers and leaders of literacy programs. Fifteen hours of coaching practice with a classroom teacher is required to complete this class.

 

Winter 2025

 

LIT 129– Artificial Intelligence Literacy

The purpose of this course is to cultivate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy in pre-service teachers. Course content includes instruction on several evidence-based strategies and Generative AI tools, as well as potential applications in the classroom.

 

 

Fall 2025

 

LIT 516– Teaching Literacy in the Intermediate Grades

The purpose of this course is to emphasize reading, writing, listening and speaking at the intermediate school level. Students will learn to assess and instruct primary grade students through class and tutoring sessions. In addition, students will investigate philosophy of literacy, related research, students with special needs, multicultural issues, the use of technology in tutoring and integrating content areas.

           

LIT 511– Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades

The purpose of this course is to emphasize reading, writing, listening and speaking at the primary school level. Students will learn to assess and instruct primary grade students through class and tutoring sessions. In addition, students will investigate philosophy of literacy, related research, students with special needs, multicultural issues, the use of technology in tutoring and integrating content areas.

                       

LIT 528-Literacy Foundations

Explores key theoretical underpinnings to research and instruction in literacy. Investigates current theories of reading/literacy and their historical roots as well as current trends in practice. Exploration of important relationships, including the connections between educational theory and practice.

 

SUNY Cortland

Adjunct Professor, Literacy Department

Supervisor: Dr. Katie Silvestri

 

Summer 2025

LIT 690 – Assessment for the Specialized Literacy Professional: Explore assessment and instructional methods, materials and research surrounding the literacy difficulties experienced by students from birth to grade 6 and grades 5 to 12. Complete an in-depth analysis of the literacy achievement of students in both the B-6 and 5-12 grade levels. Analysis will be used to plan and implement intervention with the students, individual, in small groups, at the classroom level, grade level and school wide.  Data will be used to understand the assessment-intervention cycle.

 

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Adjunct Professor, Department of English and Communications

Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Duval

 

Spring 2025

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COMM 115 – Introduction to Information Literacy: Will plan and instruct undergraduate students with the objective of critically examining the social and cultural dimensions of language, literacy, information, and other facets of communication.