MEET THE FACULTY – Linda R. Park

Associate Professor of Education

Ph.D., Reading and Language Arts, Oakland University
M.A.T., Reading and Language Arts, Oakland University
B.S., Elementary Education, Oklahoma Christian University

School: School of Education
Office: Campus Center (CC) 214
Phone: (248) 218.2130
Email: lpark@rc.edu

COURSES TAUGHT:

Reading and Language Arts
Content Reading and Assessment
Children’s Literature

Adolescent Literature
Writing Workshop
Diagnosis and Differentiation in Reading (graduate course for Michigan Department of Education)

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS:

Member, Michigan Association of Reading Professors
Member, National Reading Conference
Member, International Reading Association
Editorial Review Board, Michigan Reading Journal
Reading Practicum Coordinator with Rochester Community Schools
Co-Chair, Rochester College accreditation process, Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Member, Rochester College Teacher Advisory Committee
Member, Madonna University Teacher Advisory Committee

PERSONAL:

Dr. Linda Park began her career as a classroom teacher in grades 2 through middle school and, eventually, served as a building principal. She has professional and research interests in preparing pre- and in-service teachers to be highly effective educators of literacy in K-12 schools. Linda is married to David Park and enjoys reading, listening to music of all genres, watching sports, nature walks, and anything related to animals. She and David share a home with five special Chartreux cats, Lucy, (T.S.) Eliot, Ezra (Pound), The Great Gatsby, and Harper Lee, whom they show at regional cat shows.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

Doctoral Dissertation: The Role of Discussion Group Interactions in Supporting the Development of Reflective Thinking and Responsive Reading Instruction in Preservice Teacher Candidates
Presenter at Lawrence Technological University’s Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Alignment Project: “Assessment and Equity in Science Education”