Faculty & Staff

The faculty in Language & Literacy are Dr. Kathy Fox, Dr. Barbara Honchell, Dr. Katherine Schlichting and Dr. Brad Walker. Each faculty member is qualified to guide the learning of graduate literacy education students. A summary of their expertise is given below.


EB 267 (910) 962-3219 fox@uncw.edu	Kathy Fox, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the department of Language and Literacy. She holds a doctorate of Education from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Her interests include multicultural education and writing. Dr. Kathy Fox, Ph.D., SEducation, Emphasis: Cultural Perspectives of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara K-1st grade teacher, Dual-Immersion Class Graduate Research Assistant, Gevirtz School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara Instructor, Allan Hancock College, Early Childhood Studies Director, Allan Hancock College Children’s Lab School Coordinator, Healthy Start Planning Grant Teacher, North Oceano School Lucia Mar School District, ELD Classes Cross-Cultural Consultant, Volunteer Training Program US Peach Corps, Maseru, Lesotho, Southern Africa

EB 211 (910) 962-3382 honchellb@uncw.edu	Barbara Honchell, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy. She holds a doctorate in Special Education and Literacy Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and serves as a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader for UNCW. Her interests include at-risk readers and systemic observations. Dr. Barbara Honchell: Ph. D. Special Education & Literacy Studies, University of North Carolina Reading Recovery Teacher &Teacher Leader Trainer K-2 English Language Arts Consultant, NC Dept. of Public Instruction Director, K-2 Curriculum Coordinator of Federal Projects, ESL, Migrant Education Director & Instructor, Educational Laboratory, UNCW

EB 247 (910) 962-7786 schlichtingk@uncw.edu	Kathleen Schlichting, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy. She holds a doctorate in Reading Education from the University of South Carolina. Her interests include balanced literacy and teacher development. Dr. Kathleen Schlichting, Ph. D., Elementary Education, Specialization: Language Arts & Literacy, University of South Carolina Department Chair of Literacy Education, Dowling College Executive Director, Crossroads of North Carolina First grade teacher and Preschool Director and Instructor Registered Nurse

EB 265 (910) 962-3891 walkerb@uncw.edu	Brad Walker, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy. He holds a doctorate from Brigham Young University. His interests include children’s literature, writing, and international programs. Dr. Brad Walker: Ed. D. Reading Education; Cognate Area: School Administration, Indiana University Elementary School Teacher, Grades 3-5 Elementary School Principal Global Partnership Education with Japan Cape Fear Writing Project

	Ms. Laurie Howell Reading Recovery Secretary EB 211 (910) 962-7039 howelll@uncw.edu

Emeritus Faculty
	Paz Bartolome: Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction, Minor, Administration, The Ohio State University Emphasis, Early Childhood and Literacy Development M.A., Administration, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio B.S. Elementary Education, Philippine Normal College 1970 – 2003, University of North Carolina Wilmington

	Saul Bachner: Ph. D. Wayne State University, 1968, Curriculum & Instruction, Emphasis, English Education M.S. Wayne State University, English Education 1971 – 2001 University of North Carolina Wilmington 1950 – 1971 English Teacher and Department Chair, Detroit Public Schools Sports Literature Black Literature Literature of the Great Depression

	Dr. Noel Jones: Reading Recovery trainer of teacher leaders, Ohio State University; Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction, Cornell University; M. A. Stanford University, Elementary Education and Reading 1997-2003, University of North Carolina Wilmington 1970 – 1975, Reading Curriculum Director, Portland, Maine, Public Schools 1969 – 1970, Instructor and laboratory school teacher, University of Wisconsin, Superior 1961 – 1968, Classroom teacher and reading specialist, Orland, CA, Public schools Reading Recovery Elementary Curriculum & Instruction

Faculty & Staff

Emeritus Faculty