Faculty & Staff Directory
Department of Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education
The Department of Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education supports four primary program areas, contributing to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level educator preparation.
LESE Directory
Sarah Vander Zanden, PhD
Head, Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education
Professor, Literacy Education; Director, UNI Literacy Clinic
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(319) 273-7270
Sandy Crain
Secretary III
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(319) 273-6061
Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, PhD
Associate Professor, Literacy Education
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(319) 273-2564
David Hernández-Saca, PhD
Associate Professor, Special & Inclusive Education
Chair, COE Senate
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(319) 273-7646
Sohyun Meacham, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research
Professor and Coordinator, EdD Program
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(319) 273-2760
Oluwaseun "Seun" Oti, PhD
Assistant Professor, Literacy Education
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(319) 273-5314
Amy Staples, PhD
Associate Professor, Special & Inclusive Education
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(319) 273-7468
Lisa Schweigel
Secretary II
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(319) 273-7770
Joan Bessman Taylor, PhD
Associate Professor, School Library Studies
Coordinator, School Library Studies Graduate Program
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(319) 273-2192
Tara Tedrow, MA
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Special & Inclusive Education
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(319) 273-3323
