- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- M.A., Middlebury College
- B.A., St. Michael’s College
Department of Education: Literacy Education
BIO
With over 20 years of teaching experience at the secondary school level, Dr. Richardson has taught English and worked as a literacy interventionist and literacy coach.
As an MTSS and 504 coordinator, she worked collaboratively to help to develop the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for literacy instruction. She continues to serve as a consultant with school districts across Vermont to support the implementation of student support systems and the improvement of academic outcomes.
As an instructor of undergraduate and graduate courses and a leading role in the newly revamped Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement Graduate Program, Dr. Richardson has primarily focused on literacy, equity, leadership, and the importance of building strong education support systems for all students. Her teaching spans several courses and programs in the Department of Education. She currently teaches courses on literacy leadership, critical issues in literacy and language, and children’s literacy and literature. She also teaches culturally responsive approaches to literacy and literature as well as race and racism courses.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Richardson is a committed participant in the UVM Literacy Hub. She collaborates with her other literacy focused colleagues to engage with the current landscape of literacy policy through research, professional learning and school partnerships. Dr. Richardson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont, a Master of Arts from Middlebury College Breadloaf School of English, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s College
Dr. Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s College, a Master of Arts from Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont.
Bio
With over 20 years of teaching experience at the secondary school level, Dr. Richardson has taught English and worked as a literacy interventionist and literacy coach.
As an MTSS and 504 coordinator, she worked collaboratively to help to develop the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for literacy instruction. She continues to serve as a consultant with school districts across Vermont to support the implementation of student support systems and the improvement of academic outcomes.
As an instructor of undergraduate and graduate courses and a leading role in the newly revamped Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement Graduate Program, Dr. Richardson has primarily focused on literacy, equity, leadership, and the importance of building strong education support systems for all students. Her teaching spans several courses and programs in the Department of Education. She currently teaches courses on literacy leadership, critical issues in literacy and language, and children’s literacy and literature. She also teaches culturally responsive approaches to literacy and literature as well as race and racism courses.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Richardson is a committed participant in the UVM Literacy Hub. She collaborates with her other literacy focused colleagues to engage with the current landscape of literacy policy through research, professional learning and school partnerships. Dr. Richardson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont, a Master of Arts from Middlebury College Breadloaf School of English, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s College
Dr. Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s College, a Master of Arts from Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. from the University of Vermont.