Bio
Tobi S. Thompson, Ph.D., alumnae of NSU, and certified dyslexia therapist, joined
the faculty of NSU in 2010. She serves as the director of the Cappi Wadley Reading
and Technology Center on the Tahlequah campus and the Dr. Susan E. Brackett Endowed
Chair of Reading. In addition, she teaches courses in reading/literacy and provides
professional development in literacy education to area schools.
Her research interests include dyslexia, graphic novels to increase student motivation
to read, improving teacher effectiveness, and rural education. Dr. Thompson is passionate
about making education accessible and relevant to all children and their families
Dr. Thompson's teaching interests include helping teachers better teach reading to
all students, especially those who struggle, as well as increasing student motivation.
Dr. Thompson enjoys coaching teachers in best practices.
Performances:
- April 2016 - April 2016, Other, RACE (Louisville, KY)
RACE
Courses Taught:
- DYSLEXIA & STRUGGLING READERS - READ 4213 - Fall 2020
- HONORS RESEARCH II - ELED 3402 - Fall 2020
- HONORS RESEARCH I - ELED 3401 - Spring 2020
- SPECIAL TOPICS - ELED 4813 - Spring 2020
- INNOVATIVE APPR TO READING - READ 5463 - Fall 2019
- SPECIAL TOPICS - ELED 4813 - Fall 2019
- CONTEMPORARY LITERACY RESEARCH - READ 5563 - Summer 2018
- INTRO TO READING & WRIT ASSESS - READ 4063 - Spring 2018
- INTER/MD SCH/HGH SCH READ INST - READ 5223 - Spring 2018
- HONORS RESEARCH IV - ELED 4401 - Spring 2018
- CONTEMPORARY LITERACY RESEARCH - READ 5563 - Fall 2017
- CONTENT LITERACY K-8 - READ 4013 - Fall 2017
- HONORS RESEARCH III - ELED 4402 - Fall 2017
- INTER/MD SCH/HGH SCH READ INST - READ 5223 - Fall 2017
- INTRO TO READING & WRIT ASSESS - READ 4063 - Fall 2017
- PRACTICUM IN LITERACY - READ 5543 - Fall 2017
