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Sophie C. Degener, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Reading Program in the National College of Education at National Louis University. She teaches literacy methods and research courses across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Her work emphasizes equity, antiracist pedagogy, and collaborative teacher development.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Language and Literacy, Harvard University
- M.A.T. in Elementary Education, National Louis University
- B.A. in English, University of Vermont
Her research explores family literacy, differentiated instruction, and critical approaches to teacher education. She partners with Chicago Public Schools to study urban teaching preparedness and develops initiatives supporting early-career educators.
Degener's extensive publications focus on literacy justice, with recent articles examining whiteness in education, antiracist teaching habits, and multilingual writing. Her scholarly trajectory demonstrates a consistent commitment to equitable literacy practices and transformative teacher training.
She co-authored books on guided reading and writing conferences, and serves as Associate Editor for the Illinois Reading Council Journal.
