Miranda Sigmon

Dr. Miranda Sigmon serves as an Associate Professor in Winthrop University's College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, specializing in Literacy Education.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech
• M.S. in Literacy Education from University of New England
• B.S. in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University

With prior experience as an elementary school teacher and literacy coach, Dr. Sigmon's research investigates critical intersections between reading and writing development alongside motivational factors in literacy acquisition. Her work bridges practical classroom experience with academic scholarship in foundational education.

Based in office 304-B of the Withers/W.T.S. Building, she maintains active engagement in literacy education through her teaching and research initiatives at Winthrop University.