Anna Grace Butler

Anna Grace Butler is a Researcher at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) within Florida State University. She serves as Project Coordinator for the ReadNet and Reach Every Reader initiatives, focusing on advancing early literacy and educational equity. Joining FCRR in 2018 as an Executive Assistant to Dr. Yaacov Petscher, she transitioned to faculty status in 2023 after roles as Data Collector, Graduate Assistant, and Research Assistant.

Education: B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from Berry College (2018); M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University (2023).

Research interests emphasize mental health integration in educational settings, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based early learning interventions. Her work bridges quantitative methodology with applied research to improve child development outcomes.

Key projects include developing innovative assessment tools and data-driven strategies for literacy support systems. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her contributions to large-scale educational projects are central to her role.