Exploring Research for Effective Literacy Instruction in the Elementary Grades

Dr. Debra J. Coffey is an associate professor of Literacy and Language Instruction in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education in the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University. During regional, national, and international conferences, she shares innovations from teaching experiences across the spectrum from preschool to the university level. She has written widely about literacy strategies, and she co-authored the book Unlocking the Power of Language: Research-Based Strategies for Language Development. As an academic lead coach, mentor, and co-advisor for student organizations, she conducts outreach programs and literacy projects for partnership schools in Nigeria, Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ecuador.