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Kathryn Mitchell Pierce, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Saint Louis University’s School of Education. Her academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2015–2022) and adjunct/adjunct positions at institutions like the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Webster University. She holds a Ph.D. in Reading and Language Education from Indiana University (1986), an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1982), and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Stephens College (1978).
Her research focuses on Classroom Talk, Disciplinary Literacy Assessment, and Professional Learning Communities. Notable works include Going Public with Assessment (2018) and contributions to Talking about Books (1998). Pierce has received awards such as the 2019 Lifetime Membership Award from the Whole Language Umbrella.
Her professional service includes leadership roles in NCTE, including membership on the Literacy Assessment Task Force, and editorial roles in journals like Talking Points. She actively mentors doctoral students in literacy education and has advised over 50 pre-service teachers. Pierce’s community engagement spans roles like Literacy Curriculum Coordinator in the Clayton School District and leadership in educational equity initiatives.
- Education: Ph.D., Indiana University; M.A., University of Missouri; B.A., Stephens College
- Key Awards: 2019 Whole Language Umbrella Lifetime Membership, 2017 Reclaiming the Joy of Teaching Award
- Grants: Over $50K in grants for literacy research and teacher professional development
- Service: NCTE Assessment Task Force, Literacies and Languages for All leadership
