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Sara D. Simonson, Ph.D.
SD-Simonson@wiu.edu
Horrabin Hall, Rm. 48D
309-298-2510
Dr. Simonson earned her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa,
Iowa City. She teaches graduate courses in secondary reading methods,
decoding, vocabulary, assessment, literacy techniques and strategies,
and leadership in reading. She has presented at the state, national, and
international conference levels. Dr. Simonson is very active with
in-service and workshops at the local level. She works with the Illinois
State Board of Education, writing and presenting modules across the
state to share best practice in reading instruction at a variety of
grade levels. Dr. Simonson also writes a column for professional
development in literacy for the Illinois Reading Council Journal.
