Curriculum Vitae for Spence, PhD, Lucy K.

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Spence, PhD, Lucy K.

Professor

Lucy K. Spence is a Professor of Language and Literacy. Her interests include exploring the intersections of culture and language. She has published articles on Spanish and Japanese children's writing development. With former doctoral student, Ayan Mitra she has recently published a monograph, Educational Neuroscience for Literacy Teachers. She teaches graduate courses in the Language & Literacy program area in the College of Education, University of South Carolina.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Education
Department
Teacher Education
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
No
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Spanish, learning Japanese)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Writing assessment,Second language development,Second language writing, Elementary education, Language acquisition, reading education
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Lanaguage acquisition, Writing instruction, Reading instruction

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2006 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Language and Literacy
1989 Grand Canyon University B.S. Major: Elementary Education, Minor: English
1995 Arizona State University West Glendale, AZ M.Ed. Reading Education

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
01/2012 Membership learning & Instruction, Writing & Literacy, Brain, Neuroscience & Education, Semiotics American Educational Research Association
09/2016 Membership Literacy Instruction & Learning Literacy Research Association

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
2004 - 2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant Arizona State University
2006 - 2012 Assistant Professor University of South Carolina
2012 - 2021 Associate Professor University of South Carolina
2021 - Present Professor University of South Carolina
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