Athena McFadden

Athena McFadden is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Education at South Carolina State University, where she has taught Literacy classes for undergraduates since 2000. She is also employed as a teacher in the Orangeburg County School District.

Education

• BS in Home Economics from South Carolina State University, Major in Child Development/Early Childhood Education
• Masters of Education from The Citadel, Major in Literacy

Research and Teaching Areas

McFadden’s academic focus includes Literacy Education, Reading Instruction, Children's Literature, Curriculum Development in Language Arts, Early Childhood Education, and Middle School Teaching. She specializes in delivering courses such as Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Children's Literature, Reading for the Middle School Teacher, and Language Arts for the Elementary School Teacher.