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Dr. Sheila Mulder serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education within Dakota State University's College of Education & Human Performance. Her expertise centers on literacy instruction and teacher preparation, where she teaches undergraduate literacy courses and graduate curriculum development coursework while leveraging extensive K-12 experience as an instructional coach and curriculum coordinator.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of South Dakota
- M.A. from the University of Sioux Falls
- B.A. from Dordt University
Dr. Mulder's research program focuses on literacy, feedback and assessment, and pre-service teacher instructional coaching. She pioneers evidence-based practices in reading instruction, particularly the science of reading framework, and develops data-driven differentiation strategies to strengthen student literacy outcomes. Her work bridges teacher preparation standards with classroom professionalism through innovative feedback systems.
Analysis of her 2024-2025 conference presentations reveals a clear trajectory toward technology-enhanced teacher education, with significant emphasis on AI feedback applications in field experiences and simulation-based training. Her research consistently connects foundational literacy science with practical classroom implementation across multiple educational contexts.
Dr. Mulder's scientific awards are not documented in available institutional records.
Through her role as educator and researcher, Dr. Mulder advises future teachers while maintaining active scholarship. Her professional trajectory demonstrates continuous engagement with evolving literacy science and teacher preparation standards, evidenced by frequent presentations at national conferences including the Association of Teacher Educators and International Dyslexia Association events.
Dr. Mulder collaborates extensively with colleagues like Dr. Schamber and Dr. Anderson on literacy initiatives, though she does not lead a formal research laboratory. Her work primarily manifests through conference presentations, policy discussions at events like the SD Literacy Summit, and direct classroom applications.
