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Amy Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Eastern Illinois University. Her work focuses on elementary literacy, multicultural education, and strategies for multilingual learners. She holds a PhD from Kansas State University and has over a decade of K-12 teaching experience in Wichita, Kansas, including roles as an ESL teacher and Learning Coach. Dr. Davis completed a post-doctorate in multicultural advocacy and has been recognized with awards such as the 2024 Achievement & Contribution Award and the 2022 Student Distinguished Professor Award.
Education:
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University (2018)
- MS Ed in Curriculum and Instruction, Newman University (2012)
- BS in Elementary Education K-6, Jacksonville University (1995)
Research Interests:
Dr. Davis explores culturally responsive pedagogy, literacy development in multilingual classrooms, and the use of diverse literature to foster critical thinking. Her work emphasizes scaffolding strategies for emergent readers and aligning classroom practices with Bloom's Taxonomy.
Awards and Affiliations:
- Member of International Literacy Association, Illinois Reading Council, and other education organizations
- Recipient of 6+ awards including the 2024 Research Category Award and Americorps Mentoring Award (2006)
Grants and Advising:
Recipient of the 2022 Summer Research/Creative Activity Award. Supervised 3 advisees in literacy and education research.
