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Marie Cheak, Ph.D.
MJ-Cheak@wiu.edu
Quad Cities 282
309-762-5344
Dr. Cheak earned her Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale. She specializes in reading and language studies and
environmental education. She currently teaches reading courses in the
department. Dr. Cheak has an active research focus in the area of
literacy, the integrated curriculum and critical thinking. She has
worked as a consultant with local school districts in the evaluation of
existing reading programs and has conducted many workshops on the
engagement of students in critical thinking through the integration of
literacy throughout the curriculum. Her publications focus on her
research on the influence of various curricula on critical thinking and
literacy skills.
