Biography
Dr. Carol E. Canady serves as a full-time residential faculty member at Liberty University. She began her teaching career as a K-8 teacher and counselor, later becoming a reading specialist, literacy coach and consultant. With many years of teaching in the K-12 setting, Dr. Canady transitioned to higher education as a Visiting Professor at Miami University and as an Instructor at Wright State and Cincinnati Christian Universities before accepting her current position at Liberty University. She also has co-authored two books, including a 2021 publication entitled Early Literacy Matters: A Leader’s Guide to Systematic Change.
Courses Taught
- EDUC 315: Instructional Approaches to Literature for Children and Adolescents
- EDUC 318: Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners
- Student Teaching
- Reading Specialist Internship
Professional Memberships
- International Literacy Association
- Virginia State Literacy Association
- Piedmont Area Reading Council
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Research Interests
- Assessment-Based Instruction
- Literacy Instruction to Prevent Reading Difficulties
- Literacy Acceleration