Kathryn Will

Kathryn Will is an Associate Professor at the University of Maine at Farmington, specializing in Literacy and Curriculum Instruction. She holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University (2016) and an MED in Educational Leadership (2017), alongside earlier degrees from the University of Florida (BA and MED in Elementary Education, 1992-1993). Her career spans teaching in rural settings, developing educational programs, and advancing clinically immersive teacher preparation methods.

• Education:
• Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Montana State University (2016)
• MED in Educational Leadership, Montana State University (2017)
• MED in Elementary Education, University of Florida (1993)
• BA in Elementary Education, University of Florida (1992)

Dr. Will’s research focuses on enhancing teacher efficacy through immersive clinical experiences, rural education challenges, children’s literature integration, and innovative uses of technology in literacy development. She previously worked at Montana State University, where she pioneered embedded teacher preparation programs.