Robert A. Griffin

Dr. Robert A. Griffin is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education at the University of West Georgia. He teaches graduate-level courses in Literacy/Reading Education and TESOL, drawing on 13 years of prior experience as a secondary ELA/ESOL teacher in Georgia public schools.

• Education: Ed.D. in School Improvement (UWG, 2016), Ed.S. in Literacy Education (Valdosta State, 2012), M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Valdosta State, 2007), B.S. in Secondary English Education (Valdosta State, 2005)

Dr. Griffin’s research focuses on reading motivation and achievement for multilingual learners, striving readers, and at-promise students. He challenges deficit-oriented paradigms through asset-based literacy practices, emphasizing morphological awareness, culturally responsive instruction, and inclusive pedagogies. His work spans early childhood to secondary education, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Reading Psychology and Journal of Latinos and Education.

Recent publications highlight trends in multilingual literacy (2025), prosody instruction (2025), and read-aloud practices (2023). He serves as co-editor for the Georgia Journal of Literacy and former senior co-editor for the GATESOL Journal, while maintaining active roles on editorial boards in literacy and TESOL.