Laurie Curtis

Assistant Professor
Elementary Education

Bluemont Hall 228
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7623
ljcurtis@ksu.edu

Education
Ph.D. Kansas State University 2007 Curriculum and Instruction
M.S. State University of New York: Oneonta 1987 Elementary Education
B.A. University of Northern Colorado 1980 Elementary Education/Early Childhood

Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Elementary Education, Kansas State University 2008-present
Instructor, Kansas State University 2003-2008
Elementary teacher, USD 378 Riley County, Kansas 1988-2003
Director/teacher, YMCA Private Preschool, Oneonta, New York 1986-1988

Primary Teaching Responsibilities
EDEL 430 Block B Practicum
EDEL 474 Reading Methods: K-6
EDEL 585 Teaching Participation in the Elementary School (Supervising Student Teachers)

Research and Academic Interests
Early Literacy, Music, Brain-Based Teaching