Marie Havran

Marie Havran, EdD, is an elementary literacy specialist in Greenville, South Carolina, and an adjunct professor at Furman University. Her research and interests are focused on issues relating to adolescent literacy education, instructional approaches, and independent reading practices.

Revisiting the Power of Independent Reading

We know the amount of reading students do correlates with how well they read. To become good readers, students must…

3 years ago

Vocabulary Comprehension – A Love of Words

As an elementary literacy specialist, I often find connections between my personal life and work. Sometimes it’s a good book…

3 years ago

#RelationshipGoals with Independent Reading

Pop Culture and Independent Reading I found an interesting path from the gossip about celebrity couples to independent reading in…

3 years ago