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Plymouth State University
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17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595

Faculty

Dennise Maslakowski

Associate Vice President of the College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies

Contact phone number: (603) 535-3267
e-mail: dmmaslakowski@plymouth.edu

Administrative contact: Ellanna Tallent
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-3267

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Profile
Dr. Dennise Maslakowski is a professor of education and the associate vice president of the College of Graduate Studies at PSU. She teaches courses in literacy, assessment, cognitive development and qualitative research. Dr. Maslakowski has also worked as a K-12 classroom teacher, special educator, ESOL teacher, reading specialist, educational consultant and assessment specialist. Dr. Maslakowski has presented on issues of literacy and special education at many state, regional, national and international conferences.

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Degrees and Education

• Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• CAGS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• M.A. in reading, Incarnate Word College
• B.A. in elementary education, Incarnate Word College

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Research Interests

• Curriculum, literacy and special education

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Recent Publications

• Co-author of 25 curriculum guides in K-12 literacy for school districts in New Hampshire and Maryland
• Author of numerous articles and grants

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Recent Academic Distinctions

• N.H. Excellence in Education (EDie) Award, 2006
• Women in Leadership Award, 2004
• Integrated Arts Leadership Award, 2002
• New England Reading Association Recognition Award, 2001
• Distinguished Graduate Teaching Award, 2000
• N.H. Granite State Council/International Reading Association Literacy Award, 1999
• Charles County, Maryland Outstanding Teacher Achievement Award, 1982

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Associations, Boards and Committees

• International Reading Association
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education
• N.H. Professional Standards Board
• N.H. Special Education Committee
• N.H. Early Childhood Committee
• N.H. Reading Specialist Committee
• N.H. Dance Certification Standards Committee
• PSU Graduate Council
• PSU University Planning Committee
• PSU Distance Learning Committee