Kristen D. Ritchey

Dr. Kristen D. Ritchey is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, part of the College of Education and Human Development. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Maryland (2002), an M.S. from Johns Hopkins University (1998), and a B.A. from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland (1994). Her academic roles include teaching courses on instructional methods for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Her research focuses on identification and intervention strategies for elementary students with reading and writing disabilities. Key areas include universal screening for academic difficulties, Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions for grades 4-5, and curriculum-based measurement in early writing. She has held positions at Rutgers University (2002–2005) before joining the University of Delaware in 2005, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2017.

No scientific awards or specific grant details are listed in the provided text. While no formal lab affiliations are mentioned, her work aligns with interdisciplinary efforts in special education and literacy interventions.