MEET THE FACULTY AND STAFF

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND READING

Laura J. Klenk

Assistant Professor
(716) 878-5612
Campus Address: Bacon Hall 316N
klenklj@buffalostate.edu

Degree Information:

Ph.D., Educational Studies, University of Michigan
M.A., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wyoming
B.A., Elementary/Special Education, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Certification Information:

WY Elementary Education, K-8 and Special Education, K-12, Permanent

Professional Interests:

Literacy-based Play in Kindergarten

Courses Taught:

EDU 311W - Teaching Reading and the Other Language Arts
EDU 611 - Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades

Awards:

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Dissertation of the Year
International Reading Association - Outstanding New Scholar
University of Michigan - Marguerite Wilker-Johnson Fellowship