Denise N. Morgan

Dr. Denise N. Morgan is the Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Early Literacy at Western Carolina University, located within the College of Education and Allied Professions and the School of Teaching and Learning. She previously held roles as a Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Reading and Writing Center at Kent State University, and served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of South Carolina. With extensive teaching experience, she began her career as an elementary (K-8) teacher.

Education:

• PhD, Ohio State University
• MED, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BS, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Her research interests focus on early literacy development, curriculum design for literacy education, and teacher preparation programs. She has contributed to educational leadership through her roles in academic administration and postdoctoral research.

As a former classroom teacher, her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for literacy instruction.