Laura May

Laura May is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academics and Enrollment Management at the College of Education & Human Development, Georgia State University. With a background as an elementary teacher and literacy specialist, her work focuses on how educators use discourse and textual practices to expand student access to knowledge and promote equity in literacy instruction.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
  • M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
  • B.S., Baylor University

Her research examines:

• Classroom discourse patterns and their impact on student opportunities
• Development of equitable literacy practices among pre-service teachers
• Use of informational texts and teacher read-alouds in elementary settings
• Culturally relevant pedagogy in literacy education

Recent publications analyze how informational texts represent political figures and explore strategies for making literacy instruction more inclusive. Her work bridges classroom practices with broader educational policy considerations.

Contact information:

• Email: lauramay@gsu.edu
• Office: CEHD 1029
• Phone: 404-413-8224
• Fax: 404-413-8103