Gretchen Goode

Dr. Gretchen Goode serves as an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Southern Mississippi, teaching core courses including Content Area Literacy (CIR 411), Foundational Literacy I (CIR 309), Foundational Literacy II (CIR 407), and Literacy Assessment (CIR 713) from her office in Owings-McQuagge Hall, Hattiesburg.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Education (DED) in Instruction & Curriculum Leadership—Literacy Education from the University of Memphis (2019)
• Master of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix-Arizona (2005)
• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language from Harding University (2002)

Dr. Goode's research pioneers systems thinking pedagogy within literacy education, critically examining disciplinary literacies through posthuman frameworks while advocating for holistic, trauma-informed approaches. Her work challenges hierarchical educational structures through systems mapping techniques that foster interdisciplinary connections and reflective practice among educators.

Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory: integrating systems mapping as a tool for inquiry learning across diverse contexts—from K-12 classrooms to professional development institutes—while addressing urgent social issues like educator well-being and the educational experiences of trafficking survivors. This demonstrates her commitment to linking theoretical innovation with practical, equity-centered literacy practices.

She maintains active professional engagement through the American Educational Research Association, Literacy Research Association, and Posthuman Researchers Nexus. No details regarding student advising, grant funding, or laboratory teams are provided in available sources.