Dagny Bloland

Dagny Bloland is an Instructor in the Master of Science in Education (MSED) program at Northwestern University's School of Education & Social Policy. She concurrently teaches high school English full-time at Whitney Young Magnet School. Her academic affiliations include Northwestern University and New York University, where she earned her PhD in English Education. With over four decades of experience in P-12 education and 22 years in higher education, Bloland specializes in English pedagogy, literacy development, and issues affecting English Language Learners.

Education:

• BS in Education, Northwestern University
• MA in English, Northwestern University
• PhD in English Education, New York University

Her research focuses on English teachers' instructional frameworks, literacy practices, and strategies for supporting multilingual learners. Bloland holds National Board Certification in English Language Arts and is pursuing maintenance of this credential (2021).

Though no specific grants or lab affiliations are documented, her dual role as a secondary school teacher and higher education instructor highlights her commitment to bridging theory and practice in education.