Kathleen Richards

Kathleen Richards was a Senior Learning Scientist who specializes in literacy and language development.She has extensive experience with designing and evaluating literacy and language assessments and curricula to support teachers in delivering high-quality, research-based instruction. She led research and development on assessment and instruction for both technology-enhanced and print-based language and literacy education programs. Her work emphasizes integrating the science of reading and learning sciences principles into engaging and effective teaching and learning experiences. Kathleen holds a master’s degree in Linguistics from the Graduate Center at the City University of New York and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from New York University.