Jill Wright

Jill Wright is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary, Early & Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University, based in Scully Hall Room 313K with contact phone (573) 651-5175 and email jwright@semo.edu.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Education, Instructional Leadership, Lindenwood University
• Doctor of Education, Administrative Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Walden University
• Master of Arts, Educational Administration, Southeast Missouri State University
• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dr. Wright specializes in evidence-based literacy instruction with research spanning the science of reading, dyslexia interventions, and equity-focused pedagogy. Her trauma-informed approach emphasizes creating accessible literate environments for all learners, demonstrated through presentations like 'Equity and the Science of Reading' (2024) and 'Loving the Unlovable' (2017). She teaches graduate courses covering reading disability diagnosis, children's literature, and literacy leadership while holding certifications in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and early childhood facilitation.

Additional professional credentials include LETRS Volume I & II facilitation and specialized training in early childhood education methodologies.