Ryan McCarty

Ryan McCarty is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern University. He has been teaching in the MSED program since 2020 and has over 25 years of experience in K-12 education. He currently serves as the Director of K-8 Literacy for Niles Township High School District 219, focusing on ensuring students are prepared for high school success. Previously, he was an Associate Professor in Reading and Language at National Louis University, where he trained future Reading Specialists and literacy leaders.

• Education:
• PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture, University of Illinois at Chicago
• EdS in Educational Leadership, National Louis University
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, National Louis University
• BS in Secondary Education, Indiana University

His research interests include disciplinary literacy, argument writing, supporting multilingual learners, and design-based research methods. Ryan actively bridges academic and practical K-12 literacy initiatives, emphasizing equitable educational practices.