Dr. Alicia Kershaw

Assistant Professor

Education

• Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction and Urban Leadership and Policy Studies; University of Missouri-Kansas City
• M.S.Ed. Reading; Northwest Missouri State University
• B.S. Elementary Education; Missouri Western State University
• B.S. Psychology; Missouri Western State University

Courses Taught

• Literacy in the Elementary School
• Literacy-Focused Academic Inquiry

Academic Interests

• Middle, Elementary, and Early Childhood Literacy Education
• Pre-Service and Beginning Teacher Experiences and Support
• Dyslexia
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Other Professional Experiences

• Adjunct Reading/Literacy Instructor, Northwest Missouri State University
• Adjunct Language and Literacy Instructor, Park University
• Adjunct Language and Literacy Instructor, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Middle School Special Education, 7^th Grade, Park Hill School District
• Middle School Reading Teacher, 7^th Grade, Park Hill School District
• Elementary Teacher 2^nd, 4^th, 5^th, Park Hill School District
• Elementary Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist/Interventionist, K-5, Park Hill School District
• Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-5, Park Hill School District
• Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-4, North Platte School District
• Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-4, Clinton Co. School District

Presentations:

• Missouri Association of School Librarians Conference Co-Presenter, Engaging Summer Readers

Awards:

• Park Hill Star Teacher Award
• National Board-Certified Teacher Early Literacy
• Outstanding Dissertation School of Education Nomination, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Fox Fellowship Award, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Grants:

• Park Hill Foundation Grant, Jolly Phonics for First Grade
• Park Hill Foundation Grant, Voracious Readers
• Park Hill Foundation Grant, Summer Reading Family Fun
• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Grant, S.P.I.R.E. Intervention for Students with Special Needs
• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Grant, Success with Social Skills Curriculum