Lecturer
Department of Teaching & Learning

Michelle Arnold

EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529

Dr. Michelle Arnold is an avid learner and educator, serving as a lecturer of elementary methods at 麻豆国产AV. Dr. Arnold also works with the elementary education (preK-6) master鈥檚 program with initial licensure. She holds a PhD and master鈥檚 degree from 麻豆国产AV and a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the College of William and Mary. Dr. Arnold is interested in pedagogy that generates interest and engagement among students and the ways diversity influences student interest and engagement. Currently, her research and service center around home literacy practices and creating access to literacy-rich experiences. Prior to joining academia at 麻豆国产AV, Dr. Arnold was a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and reading specialist serving Title I schools in Virginia.

Ph.D. in Philosophy, 麻豆国产AV, (2021)

M.S. in Education, 麻豆国产AV, (2009)

B.A. in , The College of William and Mary, (2006)

Postgraduate Professional License
Sponsoring Organization: VDOE
Date Obtained: 2022-07-01

Expertise

Elementary Education
Reading Education
Qualitative Research Methods

Research Interests

Home literacy practices