Associate Dean and Professor of Reading Education
Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Auburn University, AL 36849
(334) 844-6882
FAX (334) 844-6789
villase@auburn.edu 

Susan K. Villaume is Associate Dean of the College of Education and a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching.  Dr. Villaume has been at Auburn University since 1989. Prior to receiving her doctorate from The Ohio State University, she taught elementary school in East Tennessee. Dr. Villaume's teaching interests center on the development of teachers of Reading/Language Arts who have indepth understandings of language and literacy processes and who have the professional qualities needed to use their evolving knowledge and expertise to continue growing and learning.  Dr. Villaume's current research interests follow three integrated lines of research:  (1) the thought processes of highly effective teachers, (2) the instructional conversations that take place in the classrooms of highly effective teachers, and (3) the attributes of professional development that promote and nurture thoughtful application of research-based instruction.  Over the past several years, Dr. Villaume has worked extensively with the ongoing professional development of reading coaches in the Alabama Reading Initiative.

Academic Degrees

Ph.D.	The Ohio State University, 1985	Reading/Language Arts/Children's Literature
M.S.	University of Tennessee, 1981	Elementary Education
B.A.	Carson-Newman College, 1977	English

Professional Experience

1989-Present		Auburn University
1988-1989		Auburn University, Part-time Instructor
1986-1988		Southern Union Junior College, Part-time Instructor
1985-1986		The Learning Connection Daycare Director
1982-1984		The Ohio State University GTA;GRA
1981-1982		University of Tennessee GTA
1978-1981		Blount County Schools Classroom Teacher; Maryville, Tennessee
1977-78		Johnson County Schools Classroom Teacher Mountain City, Tennessee