Jody Kahn Lawrence is an associate clinical professor and the field-experience coordinator of the Elementary Education Program at the University of Northern Colorado. She focuses on literacy instruction, with areas of expertise that include writing workshop methods, inquiry-based pedagogy, and the impact of student-teacher interactions. Jody is particularly interested in how educators create a learning environment that fosters belonging, and how belonging drives positive student engagement.

Jody was awarded a Fulbright  Distinguished Scholar Fellowship at Oranim Academic College, where she will support educators in expanding their repertoire of culturally sustainable literacy practices to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Jody earned her PhD in instruction and curriculum from the University of Virginia. She also holds an MA in education and a BA in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Since 2006, she has taught, published, presented, mentored, and consulted with countless pre-service and practicing teachers.