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Ana Marie Howrani is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Reading, Language, and Literature at Wayne State University's College of Education, where she contributes to the Teacher Education Division through instruction and curriculum development in literacy education.
Educational Background:
- Master of Arts in Educational Studies with Elementary Teacher Certification – University of Michigan
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Arts – Denison University
Ana Marie Howrani specializes in literacy education, with a focus on foundational and methods-based instruction for early childhood and elementary classrooms (PK–6). Her teaching emphasizes practical, research-informed strategies in reading, language arts, and literature. She also teaches RLL7350: Literacy Coaching for the Classroom, School, and Community, indicating expertise in supporting educators and systemic literacy improvement.
Her instructional responsibilities span multiple terms and include courses such as ELE6205 (Literacy Foundations), ELE6210 and ELE6215 (Literacy Methods I for PK–3 and 3–6), ELE6225 (Literacy Methods II for PK–6), ELE6260 (Literacy III), and literacy coaching. These courses reflect a comprehensive approach to preparing future teachers in evidence-based literacy practices.
Ana Marie holds a State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate for grades K–8 with endorsements in Language Arts and Fine Arts, underscoring her dual expertise in both academic and creative domains. She is actively involved in teacher preparation and professional development within urban educational contexts.
No scientific awards or research publications are listed in the available text.
Ana Marie Howrani advises and mentors pre-service and in-service teachers through her coursework, particularly in literacy methods and coaching. While no formal advisees or grant-funded research projects are mentioned, her role is central to the academic and professional development of future educators in literacy instruction.
She is affiliated with the Teacher Education Division and contributes to the literacy specialization within the College of Education. There is no mention of research labs, research teams, or collaborative research initiatives, suggesting her primary focus is on teaching excellence and curriculum delivery.
