Delphia Sharon Smith

Dr. Smith's research focuses on early reading/ early literacy, reading and writing as reciprocal processes, summer setback/summer reading loss, educational equity/reform, teacher education, and text complexity and complex text. She is a member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and International Literacy Association (ILA). A lover of reading and writing, Dr. Smith has coauthored several children’s books that focus on areas such as race, diversity, and the importance of hard work and dedication.