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Dr. Barbara R. Peltzman is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the School of Education, St. John’s University. With over 30 years of service, she teaches curriculum and methods courses to undergraduates across Staten Island and Queens campuses. Her research focuses on literacy, children’s literature, and educational strategies, including a notable grant-funded initiative to support bilingual families through storytelling. She authored Reading Instruction in America (2015) and is developing a new book, Put the Play Back into K.
- Affiliations: College of Teachers Fellow (since 1998)
- Awards: 2015 Outstanding Education Professor (Student-Voted)
Her courses include Foundations of Education, Human Learning and Development, and Literacy Development in Content Areas. She integrates children’s literature into all her teaching to enhance learning engagement.
Recent grants include a Consolidated Edison-funded project for a storytelling network aiding second-language learners. She emphasizes practical pedagogy, blending research with classroom application.
