معرفی
Angela Falter Thomas, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor, AREP Coordinator, and Middle Childhood Education & MCE Endorsement Coordinator at Bowling Green State University's School of Inclusive Teacher Education within the College of Education & Human Development. A faculty member since August 2009, she teaches courses including Middle Childhood Language Arts, Phonics Instruction, and Reading Methods while coordinating key educator preparation programs.
Education:
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2009)
- M.A., Heidelberg University (1993)
- B.S., Bowling Green State University (1989)
Dr. Thomas's research centers on enhancing teacher content knowledge and pedagogy in English language arts for middle childhood education through teacher inquiry, professional development, and preparation. Her work addresses literacy instruction, reading workshop models, vocabulary development, and technology integration to improve student learning outcomes. She examines how innovative approaches like literature circles and digital tools transform reading engagement and comprehension.
Her 2012-2015 scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on literacy education across multiple contexts, with recurring themes in middle school reading motivation, technology-enhanced instruction, and teacher development. Publications span journals including Voices from the Middle and Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research, emphasizing practical applications for classroom educators.
Scientific Awards:
- National Board Certified Teacher (2007) - Early Adolescent English Language Arts
- National Board Certified Teacher (2004) - Early Childhood Generalist
Dr. Thomas secured $27,500 in external funding as Principal Investigator for Library of Congress (2015) and NEA (2012) grants supporting literacy initiatives. She actively serves the profession through International Reading Association committee work and manuscript reviewing for Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature and Voices from the Middle. In memory of her deceased daughter Christi, she advocates for pediatric cancer research while championing her motto: 'Those who love teaching teach others to love learning!'
