Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of MED Reading
Chair of the Elementary and Secondary Education
434.544.8508
copp_s@lynchburg.edu
Biography: Stefanie Copp, EdD, is an associate professor and chair of the Elementary and Secondary education program University of Lynchburg where she holds the Elizabeth M. Forsyth professorship. She has prior experience as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist. Her research interests include language and literacy practices in the early childhood setting and ways to promote reflective practice in teacher education.
Education
- EdD, Reading Education — University of Virginia
- MEd, Reading Education — Lynchburg College
- MT, Elementary Education — University of Virginia
- BA, English — University of Virginia
Courses Taught
- EDUC 309, 310, 409: Language, and Literacy I- III
- EDHD 606 Literacy in Early Childhood
- RDNG 680: The Organization and Supervision of Reading Programs
- RDNG 643: Teaching Writing
Research Interests
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Language and literacy practices in the early childhood setting
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Writing in the Early Childhood Classroom
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Ways to promote reflective practice in teacher education
Areas of Expertise
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Literacy assessment and intervention
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Writing
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Literacy instruction in the early childhood classroom
