Kathryn L. Solic

Kathryn L. Solic
  • Associate Professor
  • Department: Literacy
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: KSolic@wcupa.edu

Education

  • B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame
  • M.Ed. in Reading Education from the University of Florida
  • Ph.D. in Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Research Interests

readersteachers

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

Courses Typically Taught: Foundations in Reading, Reading Instruction and Practicum, Assessment and Instructional Interventions in Reading and Language Arts, Reading in the Content Areas, Literacy Practicum and Seminar II Katie Solic earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, her M.Ed. in Reading Education from the University of Florida, and her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Dr. Solic brings experience as a language arts teacher and literacy specialist at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in both public and independent school settings. She began her college teaching experience as an adjunct instructor at West Chester University. Prior to joining the faculty at West Chester University full-time, Dr. Solic served as a Michael Pressley Memorial Research Fellow at Benchmark School in Media, PA. Her research focuses on meeting the needs of striving readers and the teachers dedicated to supporting them.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-2545