Arlene Barry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Kansas. Her focus is middle/secondary literacy. Dr. Barry’s research interests include teacher education, curriculum, disciplinary literacy and the history of literacy.

Susan Gay is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Curriculum and Teaching and Mathematics at the University of Kansas. Her focus is middle/secondary mathematics. Dr. Gay’s research interests include student knowledge of mathematical concepts, understanding of math vocabulary and literacy, and professional development.

Lisa Pelkey is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Kansas. Her focus is middle/secondary literacy. Ms. Pelkey’s research interests include teacher education, curriculum, and the writing aspects of literacy.

Katrina Rothrock is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Kansas. Her focus is middle/secondary mathematics. Ms. Rothrock’s research interests include student knowledge of mathematical concepts, understanding of math vocabulary and literacy, and professional development.