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Dr. Lakeisha Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Science and Disorders program at Florida State University and a certified speech-language pathologist. She directs The Village, the community outreach division of the Florida Center for Reading Research. Her work focuses on language, literacy, dialect, and executive function development in African American children, emphasizing research-practice partnerships to support underserved populations.
Education:
- Ph.D., Communication Science & Disorders (2012), Florida State University
- M.S., Communication Science & Disorders (2008), Florida State University
- B.A., Speech Pathology & Audiology (2006), South Carolina State University
Her research explores dialect influence on literacy assessment, bilingualism parallels in bidialectal reading, and violence's impact on academic outcomes. She advocates for culturally responsive pedagogy through her website Maya's Book Nook, which promotes diverse children's literature for language development.
Key initiatives include designing interventions for nonmainstream dialect speakers and advancing dialect-aware instruction. She prioritizes community engagement through The Village's outreach programs aimed at improving literacy equity.
