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Join The Reading League Wisconsin as they host Jeanne Schopf for Preventing Reading Difficulties with Targeted Small Group Instruction.

Dr. Tomkinson is a National Literacy Director with extensive experience in leading transformative literacy initiatives grounded in the science of reading. She also serves as an adjunct professor and teaches graduate level reading courses. Karyn completed her doctorate in special education at Ball State University in 2016 with a cognate in educational leadership. Her dissertation on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment and third-grade retention allowed her to research how children learn to read and identify best practices. Previously, she was the Director of Curriculum for large urban and small rural districts. Karyn has been trained in LETRS Volume I and II, IMSE Comprehensive, IMSE Morphology+, and Structures. She will soon complete Keys to Literacy training as a licensed Indiana teacher. Karyn is attending Mount Saint Joseph University and working toward her Science of Reading certificate and IDA certification. Karyn is dedicated to improving literacy outcomes. A mother of four boys and a lifelong learner, she is passionate about education and continuous growth.