“We at Building Wings are very excited to manage and develop the future of Tar Heel Reader. We have been working with Karen to re-build Tar Heel for a long-term future. Karen (Erickson) and I have shared a vision for over 30 years that ALL students can learn to read and write. When I was a beginning reader it was impossible for me to find things to read that I found interesting and could help me build a successful reading experience. The opportunity to deliver this comprehensive library of books that students find engaging and interesting is very exciting for us at Building Wings.”
Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.
Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds
Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.
