Emily Mauer

Dr. Emily Mauer

Assistant Professor of PK-12 Literacy

Research Focus

  • Communities and Families
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Language and Cognition
  • Multilingual Learners
  • State and Federal Education Policy

Academic Programs

Dr. Mauer’s research focuses on two primary strands that examine how effective literacy instruction and teacher preparation can improve outcomes for all elementary students, particularly students with reading and writing difficulties or disabilities and emerging bilingual learners. 

Prior to earning her doctorate, Mauer served as a third and fourth grade elementary teacher in Kansas City. In this role, she received the Horizon Award for Outstanding Educators from the Kansas State Department of Education.

 

  • Educational Background

    Ph.D. Michigan State University

    M.A. San Jose State University

    B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz