Amy Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mashburn 131
(501) 450-5538
Educational Background
University of Central Arkansas, PhD in Leadership Studies, 2018
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Masters in Reading Education, 2004
University of Central Arkansas, BSE in Elementary Education, 1999
Teaching Field Specialization
ELSE 4305 – Literacy Assessment and Intervention
ELSE 4311 – Foundations of Reading
ELSE 6348 – Multisensory Approach to Language I
ELSE 6349 – Multisensory Approach to Language II
ELSE 6314 – Diagnosis and Intervention of Reading Difficulties
ELSE 6343 – Practicum
Research Interests and Areas
Book with Voegele and Hogan: Leave Your Attitude at the Door
Book chapter with Donna Wake: Enabling Literacy and Empowering Learners: Using Digital Portfolios to Support Struggling Readers
Book chapter with Stefanie Sorbet: The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Leveraging Technology in the Classroom
Presentations
Arkansas Literacy Association, Appy Hour: Apps for Struggling Readers
Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children, Nothing but A’s for Phonemic Awareness: Assessments, Apps, and Activities
International Literacy Association, Comparative Perceptions of Teacher Candidates Reading Clinical Experiences
MSERA, Supporting Students with Dyslexia with Media and Technology
Specialty Areas
Literacy Assessment and Intervention, Dyslexia, Preparing Literacy Educators, Multisensory Learning