K-16 Literacy Center Staff
K-16 Literacy Center
Center Staff
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Psycholinguistics and Reading
Anderson-Vukelja-Wright Endowed Professor of Literacy
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Dr. Kouider Mokhtari is a leading scholar in the fields of metacognition and reading comprehension, with a special focus on both first and second language readers. As the Anderson-Vukelja-Wright Endowed Professor of Literacy, he has made significant contributions to understanding how metacognitive processes influence reading. His extensive body of research has been widely published and cited, underscoring the impact of his work in the field.
For more information on Dr. Mokhtari's research, please visit the following link.
LeAnn Nash, Ph.D.
Dr. LeAnn Nash is the Project Coordinator for the K-16 Literacy Center. She has worked as a Writing Program Administrator for 15+ years. She has taught composition, literature, editing, and has writing center work as a research interest.
Graduate Students
Hina Fatima Rehan, Graduate Research Assistant. Hina is pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health.
Undergraduate Students
Ayesha Khalid, Undergraduate Research Assistant. Ayesha is pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Amber Banks, Undergraduate Research Assistant. Amber is pursuing a degree in English.
Samantha Walls, Undergraduate Research Assistant. Samantha is pursuing a degree in English.