Katie Naron

Katie Naron is a Lecturer in Teacher Education at the School of Education, University of Mississippi. She specializes in early literacy foundations, curriculum development, and literacy instruction, with 18 years of experience in education. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student relationships before classroom content and integrates movement/music into pedagogical practices.

• Education: B.A. (2004) and M.Ed. (2005) in Elementary Education from the University of Mississippi

Her research focuses on early literacy preparation and instructional strategies. She has co-authored two textbooks on literacy assessment and instruction, and her work has been recognized through multiple institutional and regional awards. Katie actively presents at national and regional conferences on literacy education and classroom innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• Water Valley School District Teacher of the Year (2012)
• 2019 Oxford Eagle Best Professor
• 2022 U of M School of Education Outstanding Teacher Award
• 2021 Sorority Advisory of the Year (UM Fraternity and Sorority Life)
• 2022 Faculty Member of the Year (UM Fraternity and Sorority Life)