For our first assignment, I interviewed a classmate, Joyce Pederson, this how I introduced her to the class.
18 years ago, Joyce started her own reading clinic, Pederson Literacy, LLC. She used multiple facets from her extensive education (BS English, MSE Reading and PHD Reading Specialist) and work experience to prepare herself for helping each student learn reading strategies so they can succeed in life.
Joyce maintains her DPI certification in all areas of reading, social studies 7-9, English 7-12 and learning disabilities. The majority of her teaching experience has been at the post secondary level. She was a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas, teaching courses in their graduate reading program.
Joyce enjoys developing each students' case plan by reading their diagnostic analysis, completing outside research and writing up the case plan in a unique format for student success.
Completing the online teaching certificate with be used in three ways. For teachers, developing and offering online CE reading problem identification courses. Students, developing ACT and SAT online prep classes, and for parents and other clients by incorporating more technology.
Her children, grandchildren and her favorite book, Jude the Obscure by Hardy round out Joyce's life and reaffirm her value of helping others. by Ann Williams
This is the URL for our interview assignment. You will find my classmates interviews posted here. Very interesting reading, because I have classmates from around the world.
https://uwstout.courses.wisconsin.edu/d2l/orgTools/ouHome/ouHome.asp?ou=1022197
