Kelly N. Tracy

Dr. Kelly N. Tracy is a Professor and Director of the School of Teaching and Learning at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the Elementary Education Program. She has been a faculty member since 2011 and specializes in literacy education with a focus on writing instruction across K-8 classrooms. Her roles include leading the school and teaching in elementary education programs.

Education:

• PhD in Education, Clemson University
• MA in Education, Furman University
• BS in Education, Appalachian State University

Research interests center on writing instruction methodologies for K-8 students, professional development for in-service teachers in writing pedagogy, and training pre-service teachers in writing methods. She teaches courses in Language Arts Methods and Children's Literature.

No articles or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her academic contributions focus on teacher preparation and curriculum development in literacy education.