Jean Vintinner

Jean Vintinner is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializing in Reading and Elementary Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Urban Literacy) from UNC Charlotte (2009), an M.Ed. in Reading Education (2003), and a B.A. in English (year unspecified). Her work focuses on adolescent literacy, content-area reading, and strategies for struggling readers, with particular emphasis on professional development for K-12 educators.

Research interests include: 1) effective vocabulary and comprehension instruction in middle/secondary classrooms, 2) literacy-based community training programs, and 3) integrating Common Core standards with digital tools in pedagogy. Her publications address interactive word walls, online learning presence, and teacher preparation through integrated methods.

Publications trends show a focus on literacy interventions for diverse populations, technology integration in education, and professional development models for educators. No awards were explicitly listed in the provided text.

Community involvement includes professional development workshops for teachers, literacy remediation programs, and collaboration with school districts. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Teaching Reading to Intermediate Grade Learners and Reading and Writing in the Content Areas.