Terrie Bridgman

Terrie Bridgman is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Master of Science in Education Program at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). She has taught in the MSED program since 2004 and has over four decades of experience in P-12 education, dating back to 1981. Beyond academia, she operates the Banner Literacy Center, a clinic supporting children's literacy, and collaborates with Chicago Public Schools classrooms on the south side.

Education:

• EdD in Reading and Language, National-Louis University (1994)
• MAT in Elementary Teaching, National College of Education (1982)
• BA in Political Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (1972)

Research Interests: Focuses on evidence-based literacy strategies, improving reading comprehension through word study techniques, and professional development initiatives for K-12 educators. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing equitable access to literacy resources.

Professional Affiliations: Founder and Literacy Interventionist at T. Bridgman & Associates, actively engaged in community-based educational partnerships and teacher mentoring programs.