Shannon M. Kane (Ed.D) is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Teaching Learning, Policy, and Leadership at The University of Maryland, where her work focuses on literacy and teacher preparation/development. She began her career in international development, focusing on women and education, before joining the DC Teaching Fellows inaugural cohort. Dr. Kane has worked as a teacher in traditional public and public charter schools in Washington, DC. She has also worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, professional developer/consultant, school leader, teacher-researcher, and adjunct professor. Dr. Kane holds a doctorate in Reading, Writing & Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania and Master's degrees in International Development and Elementary Education/TESOL. Her research interests include K-12 literacy instruction, including critical literacy; the development of elementary teachers as literacy practitioners; the influence of identity on literacy practices; classroom discourse and literacy development; and technology & literacy pedagogy/development.
Clinical Practice Fellow, Association of Teacher Educators. Fellowship: Research/Scholarship. (January 2024)
Ralph C. Preston Award for Scholarship & Teaching Contributing to Social Justice and Education Equity (University of Pennsylvania)
Kane, S., & Hiltabidel, J. (2023). Shifting Practices to Empower Teachers and Students: Putting the “Critical” in Language Awareness. In S.L. Finley, P. Correll, C. Pearman & S. Huffman (Eds.), Cultivating Critical Discourse in the Classroom (pp. 20-40). IGI.
Kane, S., "MILEstone Reading Clinic for Hollywood & Kingsford Elementary Schools" Sponsored by Board of Education, Prince George’s County, $247,504.36. (August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024).
Kane, S., Jones, L., Peterson, M. P., "Bridging Theory & Practice: Leveraging Technology to Create Immersive and Engaging Learning Opportunities for Preservice Elementary Teachers" Sponsored by Teaching and Learning Transformation Center, $42,000.00.
TLPL 340: Introduction to Children's Literature & Critical Literacy
TLPL 341: Assessing Language and Literacy Development in Diverse Elementary Classrooms
TLPL 342 Promoting Skilled and Motivated Readers in Diverse Elementary Classrooms (Part 1)
TLPL343: Promoting Skilled and Motivated Readers in Diverse Elementary Classrooms (Part 2)
TLPL344: Culturally Responsive Language & Literacy Instruction in Diverse Elementary Classrooms
TLPL 461 IH60: Promoting Skilled and Motivated Readers in Diverse Elementary Classrooms (Part 2)
TLPL 641: Reading, Cognition & Instruction: Reading in the Content Areas
TLPL 647: Diagnostic Reading/Literacy Assessment & Instruction in Elementary Classrooms
TLPL 660: Foundations of Literacy & Biliteracy Development