Saint Leo University
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Valerie Wright Ph.D.

Title:Associate Professor
Department:Education
Phone 1:(352) 588-8906
Email: valerie.wright@saintleo.edu
Mail Code: MC 2067
Office Location: St. Edwards Hall, Room #307
Office Hours: MWF 2:30-4:30 p.m.
About
Dr. Wright has been a part of the Saint Leo University faculty since 2002. She has expertise in curriculum and instruction in reading/language arts. She is a "Just Read Florida!" academy developer for the state of Florida and the Faculty Sponsor for the Florida Teacher's Association at Saint Leo University.
Courses Taught
Foundations in Reading
Children’s Literature
Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
Science in the Elementary School
Practicums and Final Internships

Foundations in Reading
Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
Education
A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College
B.A., Elementary Education, University of South Florida
M.A., Curriculum & Instruction, University of South Florida
Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Reading/Language Arts, University of South Florida
Research Interests
FCAT, 3rd-4th, 8th and 10th
Reading Comprehension
Core Values and the Benedictine Tradition
Hobbies & Interests
Playing volleyball, roller skating, going to movies, spending time with her two kids.