Graduate Student Alumni Spotlight

Reading MED

Student Name: Christy Zamarron

Program: Reading

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Undergraduate Institution: The University of New Mexico

Graduation Year: 2007

Why did you choose to attend UT Tyler?

I heard from a friend that UT Tyler had a great graduate reading program.

What are your career goals and how does your graduate program support them?

My goal is to become a reading specialist at the elementary school level. The program is helping me increase my knowledge and skills to help struggling readers improve their literacy skills.

What do you like most about UT Tyler?

I like the support and understanding from the professors. They realize that we are all working professionals and they do what they can to meet our needs.

Find out more about our Masters in Reading program