Mary Hoch

Dr. Mary Hoch is Associate Professor of Reading & Language and Director of The Center for Literacy at National Louis University's National College of Education. She teaches graduate courses including Teaching Beginning Reading, Teaching Comprehension, Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading, and Literacy Practica. Prior to NLU, she served in Joliet Public Schools as Assistant Principal, Curriculum Specialist, and Reading Teacher.

Her research focuses on literacy assessment methodologies, strategic interventions for struggling readers, and digital literacy development. Recent scholarly work examines online learning environments, literacy clinics during crises, and equitable practices in reading instruction. Dr. Hoch has authored practice-based publications including 'Empowering Readers: Integrated Strategies to Comprehend Expository Texts' and multiple peer-reviewed articles on literacy instruction innovation.

Current research includes a multi-institutional study analyzing literacy growth across nine clinical sites internationally. This work informs individualized, student-centered practices in literacy remediation. Dr. Hoch's scholarship emphasizes instructional strategy design, digital tool integration, and metacognitive approaches to literacy development.