معرفی
Jane Ashby is a Professor in the Reading Science Program within the School of Education at Mount St. Joseph University, where she bridges reading research with instructional practice for graduate students. Previously, she served as a Professor of Psychology at Central Michigan University conducting eye-tracking studies on silent reading cognition.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ed.M. in Reading Education from Harvard University
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts
Dr. Ashby's research integrates cognitive psychology with classroom literacy instruction, specializing in eye-tracking methodologies to understand reading processes. Her work focuses on translating empirical findings into practical strategies for educators supporting struggling readers, with notable contributions including the co-authored text Psychology of Reading with Keith Rayner.
Early career experience includes teaching urban adolescents with reading difficulties, tutoring children, and conducting assessments at Boston Children's Hospital. She currently engages Ohio and Vermont educators in long-term professional development initiatives to implement research-based literacy practices.
