Christine Reilly
TOP CLAW RECIPIENT
Dr. Christine Anne Reilly
Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Elementary Education and Literacy Department Interim Chair
Biography
Dr. Christine Reilly is an associate professor of literacy education in the School of Education. She currently teaches Concepts and Best Practices for Teaching Reading (READ 3300) and Concepts and Best Practices for Teaching Writing (READ 3900).
Prior to her position at GGC, Reilly worked at Georgia State University teaching literacy classes and supervising student teachers. Reilly began her career teaching first and third grade where her focus was on supporting struggling readers and writers.
Her research and teaching focuses on the integration of literacy throughout the content areas, children's literature, and using technology tools to enhance student learning. She has presented at various national and international conferences as well as published her work in the National Teacher Education Journal and contributed to a publication by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Education
- Doctorate – language and literacy education – University of Georgia
- Master's – reading education – University of South Florida
- Bachelor's – elementary education – University of South Florida
Academic Interests
- Literacy education
- Children's literature
- Multi-modal literacy
- Technology in education