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Susan Bennett-Armistead is an Associate Professor of Literacy at the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development. She previously held the Correll Professorship of Early Literacy, a 5-year position supported by an $80,000 award for advancing early literacy initiatives. Her work focuses on language and literacy acquisition in young children, Pre-K/kindergarten instruction, family literacy programs, and teacher induction through professional development schools. She advises Raising Readers, Save the Children, and the Barbara Bush Foundation’s family literacy projects.
Education:
- Ph.D., Curriculum, Teacher Education and Policy (with Literacy emphasis), Michigan State University
- B.S., Child Development and Elementary Education, Michigan State University
Her research emphasizes bridging theory and practice in literacy education, particularly through community partnerships and family engagement. She has authored influential publications on early literacy strategies and developed educational materials for young children. Bennett-Armistead is active in professional organizations such as the Literacy Research Association and the International Literacy Association.
Key Contributions:
- Authored/edited books like Beyond Bedtime Stories and children’s collections like the MY WORLD series
- White papers analyzing the impact of literacy programs like Raising Readers
- Video resources for licensed childcare literacy promotion
Awards & Grants:
- Correll Professorship (2011–2016)
- Funding from Horizon Foundation for literacy impact studies
Advising & Outreach:
- Consultant for Raising Readers and Save the Children
- Supports Barbara Bush Foundation’s family literacy programs
