Tracee Farmer

Dr. Tracee Farmer is an Assistant Professor at National Louis University's National College of Education, affiliated with the Reading Recovery® and Descubriendo la Lectura Center for Literacy since July 2019. She specializes in post-graduate education for literacy leadership, teaching courses like RLL 561A-C (Practicum series), RLL 563 (Instructional Models), and RLL 569 (Early Literacy Assessment). Her work emphasizes professional development for educators in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

• Education: PhD in Reading (2020, U of Arkansas), MS in Curriculum & Instruction (2007, Quincy U), BS in Elementary/Special Education (1992, Winona State)

Research focuses on early literacy instruction, equity-driven teaching practices, and systemic school improvement. She holds certifications as a Reading Recovery Trainer, Literacy Coach, and Clinical Coach in Comprehensive Literacy. Professional memberships include ASCD, IL Reading Council, and International Literacy Association.

Presentation highlights include discussions on data utilization in classrooms (2022), literacy reciprocity (2021), and scaffolding learning strategies (2019/2017). She previously served as a classroom teacher, special educator, and district intervention specialist before joining academia.