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

Wu-Ying Hsieh, PhD
Professor
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(319) 273-7752

Amy Staples, PhD
Associate Professor
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(319) 273-7468