Delta State’s College of Education and Human Sciences will host the 3rd annual Janie Allen-Bradley Literacy Endowment Event Nov. 12 from 3-5 p.m. in the Jacob Conference Center, to honor the retired educator Dr. Janie Allen-Bradley.Delta State’s College of Education and Human Sciences invites the public to an event celebrating the efforts of retired educator Dr. Janie Allen-Bradley.
From 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Jacob Conference Center in Ewing Hall, the college will host the 3rd annual Janie Allen-Bradley Literacy Endowment Event, with a theme of “A Legacy of Literacy.”
Allen-Bradley was a dedicated promoter of literacy during her time at Delta State and now has The Janie Allen-Bradley Literacy Endowment established in her name.
“As an undergraduate student, Dr. Allen-Bradley taught me an infinite amount of knowledge and pedagogy related to literacy,” said Dr. Merideth Van Namen, assistant professor of teacher education. “It is an incredible feeling to come full circle and honor her and her passion for literacy.”
This year’s featured speaker is Kelly Butler, director of Program Strategy for Barksdale Reading Institute. In her role, she is responsible for leadership and instructional support, teacher evaluations, data collection and analysis, planning professional development programs for BRI and school staff, and serves as a liaison to literacy-related projects linked to the institute.
Prior to joining BRI, Butler served as a teacher in Greenwich, Conn. public schools, and has worked extensively with a variety of non-profit organizations in social service, health care and education in the areas of program development, support and evaluation.
She holds a bachelor’s in special education from the University of Alabama and a master’s in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University.
“Please join us in honoring an esteemed former professor from Delta State University, Dr. Janie Allen-Bradley, by taking part in an afternoon devoted to the discussion of literacy featuring Kelly Butler, a wonderful speaker with the Barksdale Reading Institute,” said Dr. Tom Brady, chair of the Division of Teacher Education, Leadership and Research.
Classroom teachers, parents, pre-service teachers and librarians are encouraged to benefit from this event. RSVP the College of Education and Human Sciences at 662-846-4412. Refreshments will be served.
The COEHS operates collaboratively with the other colleges of the university, the university staff, and outside agencies to produce professional graduates who will be effective in the field of human learning and services. The college strives for a stimulating, positive environment and provides its students with professional faculty who emulate and model the profession competencies, skills and affects expected of Delta State graduates.
For more information on the COEHS or its degree programs, visit https://www.deltastate.edu/coehs or call 662-845-4400.
