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Program Coordinator
Dr. Barbara Honchell
honchellb@uncw.edu
(910) 962-3382 Phone
(910) 962-3988 Fax

Language & Literacy Department
Department of Elementary, Middle Level and Language & Literacy Education
Watson School of Education
UNCW
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403

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.


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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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

Emeritus Faculty


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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

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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