Tara Wilson

Tara Wilson, EdD, is the Literacy Program Coordinator at the College of Education, The University of Texas Permian Basin. With a doctorate in Literacy from Sam Houston State University, she leads an online Master of Arts in Literacy program that trains educators to address reading challenges through assessment, intervention, and collaboration. Dr. Wilson emphasizes aligning teaching with Texas Education Agency standards while fostering student-centered approaches.

• Degree: EdD in Literacy (Sam Houston State University)

Her research focuses on literacy education, teacher training, and innovative instructional strategies. Google Scholar articles highlight her work in service-learning, pandemic-era teaching, literacy coaching, and early literacy development. She advocates for reading specialists in every school and prioritizes personalized mentorship for graduate students. Dr. Wilson collaborates with

• Dr. Shelly Landreth (EdD, Assistant Professor)

to update program courses.

The program boasts a 100% pass rate for Texas reading specialist certification. Dr. Wilson empowers educators to move beyond rigid curricula and adopt flexible, evidence-based practices. Notably, Valarie Shreves transitioned from her student to an adjunct professor role at UT Permian Basin.