New coeditors were selected for both the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL) and The Reading Teacher (RT), International Literacy Association’s peer-reviewed journals for educators of literacy learners.
Jan Lacina Kelly Chandler-Olcott and Kathleen Hinchman will be coeditors of JAAL, and Jan Lacina and Robin Griffith will be coeditors for RT. All editorships will run from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2021.
Chandler-Olcott is chair of the Reading & Language Arts Center at Syracuse University where she teaches content literacy. She focuses her research on technology-mediated literacy practices and coauthored Tutoring Adolescent Literacy Learners: A Guide for Volunteers. As the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the School of Education at Syracuse University, Hinchman concentrates on literacy methods, examining students’ and teachers’ perspectives towards literacy-related secondary school reform.
Reflecting current theories and practices in support of effective literacy instruction, JAAL serves university scholars, literacy consultants, and administrators. ILA Executive Director Marcie Craig Post said, “The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy is unique in that it is the only literacy journal published exclusively for teachers of older learners. This requires a distinctive perspective on the literacy practices of adolescents and adults, an area that Kelly and Kathleen have dedicated their careers to.”
Robin Griffith Focusing on primary classroom instruction, RT provides evidence-based teaching ideas and focuses on critical issues in teaching and professional development.
As Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the College of Education at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, Lacina’s interests range from writing instruction to English language learning. She recently completed her term as the editor in chief for the Journal of Research in Childhood Education and holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Kansas. Also a literacy education educator at TCU, Griffith focuses on the critical role that teachers play in helping students become successful readers and writers. She holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University.
“The Reading Teacher has provided educators with practical teaching ideas that are grounded in theory and research for more than 60 years,” said Post. “Jan and Robin’s impressive classroom and research experience will be critical in our mission to continue to provide the insightful and relatable content that readers of The Reading Teacher have come to expect.”