About.
Our interdisciplinary team of faculty and affiliate members leverage contemporary learning approaches, extensive linguistic knowledge, decades of reading and writing research and teaching expertise, as well as knowledge in related fields such as journalism and digital storytelling. By using an expansive view of language and literacies, the MLLC not only invests in Missouri teachers’ content and teaching knowledge but also invests in Missouri’s economic and civic future.
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An Expansive Approach
The MLLC was founded with the intent of moving beyond narrow, antiquated, ideas of reading and writing. While basic literacy remains foundational, the boundaries of language arts continue to expand. We look forward, not backward, in our approach to literacies and languages and thus seek to build a interdisciplinary team of researchers and educators.
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Our Goal
The overarching goal of the Missouri Language and Literacies Center is to transform education to meet the complex language and literacies needs of the 21st century.
The MLLC hosts a range of ongoing collaborative projects and professional development opportunities that positively impact language and literacy learning in Missouri schools, its rural, suburban, and urban communities, and beyond. |
Our Team
Mike Metz Ph.D
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Robert Petrone PhD
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Angie Zapata PhD
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Matt Gordon Ph.D
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Doctoral students
Brandon Haskey Valerious
Ermal Hxosa
Thanh Nguyen
Laura Obubo
Adriana Gonzalez
Ermal Hxosa
Thanh Nguyen
Laura Obubo
Adriana Gonzalez
Affiliate members
Support staff
How can we support you?
Contact us for more information, to discuss collaboration, or to arrange professional development opportunities for your school or district.
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