Fitton, Lisa Marie
Assistant Professor
My research objective is to disrupt educational inequities experienced by children in the U.S. My expertise is at the intersection of rigorous quantitative methods & multilingual language/literacy development. My current work focuses on investigating and improving assessment to identify bilingual learners at risk for reading difficulty. I also collaborate with content-area experts to apply innovative methods to address questions with relevance to education in the areas of language and reading.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Arnold School of Public Health
- Department
- Communication Sci & Disorders
- Tenure Status
- Tenure Track
International Activity
- International Activities
- Yes
- Type of Activity
- Research
- Countries
- United Arab Emirates
- Description
- Research collaboration with Dr. Sana Tibi focused on developing and validating assessment tools to evaluate the literacy development of Arabic-speaking children. All data was collected by Dr. Tibi in the United Arab Emirates.
- Institution/Entity
- Dr. Sana Tibi
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- No
- Speaks Non-English Language
- Yes (Spanish)
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Assessment, Emergent Literacy, Psychometrics, Quantitative Methodology, Equity, Education, Reading development
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
- Personal Focus Areas
- Bilingualism, Assessment, Literacy development
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2013 - 05/2018 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Doctor of Philosophy | Communication Science & Disorders |
| 08/2011 - 08/2013 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Master of Science | Communication Science & Disorders |
| 08/2008 - 05/2011 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Bachelor of Arts | Communicative Sciences & Disorders |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Award | Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Curriculum (DIEC) grant | University of South Carolina |
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