Karen Cross

Dr. Karen B. Cross is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Reading and Elementary Education Dept. She also serves as the Director of the Graduate Certificate Program for Elementary Education. Dr. Cross instructs courses in the department that focus on lesson planning, instructional delivery, meeting the needs of diverse learners, assessment and classroom management. In addition to teaching Dr. Cross works closely with schools in the surrounding districts.

Research Interests
New Teacher Support
Mentoring
Increasing Early literacy skills for children

Education
Ed.D in Educational Leadership -University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009
Ed.S in Educational Leadership-University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction-Virginia Tech, 1997
B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6)-Winston-Salem State University, 1993

Teaching
Child Development and Instructional Design for Elementary Learners (ELED 5101)
Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools
Research and Analysis of Teaching
Integrating Curriculum for Elementary School Learners
Measuring and Evaluating Learning in the Elementary School Curriculum
Integrating Curriculum for Diverse Elementary School Learners

Community Involvement:
Mentor Coordinator for Youth at Greater Galilee Baptist Church

Selected Publications:
Cross, K., 2016. A Special Place for Alex. Hillsborough: Harding and Lea Educational Group.