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Dr. Michelle Arnold is an avid learner and educator, serving as a lecturer of elementary methods at 91ÖÆƬ³§. Dr. Arnold also works with the elementary education (preK-6) master’s program with initial licensure. She holds a PhD and master’s degree from 91ÖÆƬ³§ and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary. Dr. Arnold is interested in pedagogy that generates interest and engagement among students and the ways diversity influences student interest and engagement. Currently, her research and service center around home literacy practices and creating access to literacy-rich experiences. Prior to joining academia at 91ÖÆƬ³§, Dr. Arnold was a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and reading specialist serving Title I schools in Virginia.