Sarah Kocherhans

Dr. Sarah Kocherhans holds a B.A. in English, an M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy, and a Ph.D. in Literacy, Language, and Learning from the University of Utah. After graduating with her Bachelor's degree, she entered the classroom as a paraprofessional before teaching 3rd grade for three years. Sarah is trained in Early Steps℠, Next Steps℠, Higher Steps℠, and is a WRS Level II Certified Wilson® Practitioner. Her scholarly interests relate to vocabulary and effective reading interventions for adolescents. Sarah has publications in Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, The Reading League Journal, and Reading Psychology, and has presented at national and international conferences.