معرفی
Heather Johnson-Gilmore serves as Assistant Professor of Elementary Education and Elementary Program Director at Greenville University, teaching undergraduate Reading and Language Arts methods, Corrective Reading, Measurement and Assessment, Music and Art Integration, and Communication and Technology for Educators courses while advising students and supervising clinical practice.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work
- Teaching Certification in Elementary Education
- Master's Degree in Educational Technology
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Reading, Language, and Literacy (completed summer 2023)
Her research integrates Reading and Literacy with Educational Technology and Diversity in Education, driven by a passion for equity in teacher preparation. She actively promotes inclusive practices through Project Lead: Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity, an Illinois statewide initiative addressing educational disparities.
Professional affiliations demonstrate her commitment to educator development:
- Delta Kappa Gamma - International Society for Key Women Educators
- IDEA - Illinois Digital Educators Alliance
As Elementary Program Director and UTEP instructor for both undergraduate and graduate online literacy courses, she shapes future educators through curriculum design and mentorship during student teaching placements, emphasizing technology integration and culturally responsive pedagogy.
