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Patricia Leek is a Senior Lecturer I in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas since 2001. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with Linguistics from the University of North Texas (2000) and an M.A. in Liberal Arts and Music from Southern Methodist University (1991).
Education Background:
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction; Linguistics, University of North Texas (2000)
- M.A., Liberal Arts & Music, Southern Methodist University (1991)
Research Focus: Specializes in reading education, children’s literature, and diversity in education. Her work integrates sociolinguistics and developmental education principles to address equity in teaching practices. She has developed certification programs and taught across multiple educational levels.
Professional Contributions:
- Member of NWAVE (Sociolinguistics), National Reading Conference, and Texas Association of Mediators
- Pioneered professional development programs for teachers in Dallas-area schools
Awards & Recognition:
- Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi honors
- Outstanding Teaching Fellow (1994-1995) and Mentor Teacher (1996) at UNT
Roles & Experience:
- Supervised student teachers in UNT's Professional Development Schools (Dallas/Ryan HS)
- Reading diagnostician at UNT’s Child and Family Resource Clinic (1991–1993)
- Extensive K-12 teaching experience including ESL, elementary, and middle school
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