Assistant Clinical Professor
University of Maryland College Park
Shannon M. Kane (Ed.D) is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Teaching Learning, Policy, and Leadership at The University of Maryland, where her work focuses on literacy and teacher preparation/development. She began her career in international development, focusing on women and education, before joining the DC Teaching Fellows inaugural cohort. Dr. Kane has worked as a teacher in traditional public and public charter schools in Washington, DC. She has also worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, professional developer/consultant, school leader, teacher-researcher, and adjunct professor. Dr. Kane holds a doctorate in Reading, Writing & Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania and Master's degrees in International Development and Elementary Education/TESOL. Her research interests include K -12 literacy instruction, including critical literacy and how to support the learning of all students, how identity shapes literacy practices and learning for teachers and students, the role of discourse in literacy development, teacher education & inquiry, as well as how technology can support learning for teachers and students.
Embedded Pre-service Teacher Learning in Face to Face and Virtual Peer Communities
Saturday, February 17, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM MST