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Lori B. Wolf serves as an Associate Professor in The School of Education within the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University. Her academic career bridges university teaching with extensive community engagement, particularly through partnerships with urban schools like P.S. 174Q where she served on the School Leadership Team from 2007-2009 and the P.A. Executive Board.
Dr. Wolf earned her Ph.D. from New York University in 2001, building on her MA from Teachers College, Columbia University (1988) and BA from SUNY Albany (1984). Her teaching portfolio includes key courses such as Approaches To Literacy In Childhood Education I & II and Literature For Young Adults.
Her research focuses on the intersection of literacy education and social justice, with particular attention to how children's literature can promote equity and multicultural understanding. Dr. Wolf investigates the experiences of fourth graders with ELA tests and examines the efficacy of reading aloud as pedagogical strategies. Her work consistently emphasizes student voice and activist approaches to literacy development, as evidenced by her research on "Reading, Writing, and Alternative Literacies as a Form of Activism."
Dr. Wolf's scholarly contributions reveal a consistent trajectory examining educational equity through multiple lenses - from classroom practices to systemic partnerships. Her publications demonstrate a commitment to practical applications of social justice principles in educational settings, particularly through children's literature and literacy instruction. The recurring theme across her work is empowering student voices within structured educational frameworks.
Her professional recognition includes serving as a reviewer for the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education and active participation in the National Reading Conference through roles on the Ethics Committee and as Program Reviewer in 2008 and 2009. She has also contributed to community education through the FHJC CSA Core Group (2009).
Dr. Wolf maintains strong connections between university teaching and K-12 educational practice through ongoing partnerships with P.S. 174Q and similar institutions. Her work with the Center for Urban Literacy and Community Service demonstrates her commitment to bridging academic research with community needs through collaborative university-school-community partnerships.
