Analexis Kennedy

Analexis Kennedy

Analexis Kennedy, EdD, is a lecturer of reading in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida, where she teaches literacy courses to graduate and undergraduate students. She spent 15 years working with K–12 students, teachers, and administrators as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, district reading specialist, and professional development coordinator. Her research focuses on literacy coaching, professional and adult learning, literacy strategies, and best practices in K–12.

Dr. Kennedy is a member of the International Literacy Association, the Association for Supervision Curriculum Development (ASCD), and the Florida Literacy Association. She has been recognized as Teacher of the Year and is a National Board Certified Teacher.

Dr. Kennedy earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Florida International University, a master’s degree in reading education from Florida International University, an education specialist degree in curriculum and instruction/literacy from the University of Central Florida, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction/literacy from the University of Central Florida.

Presentations by Analexis Kennedy

• Teaching in a Digital Environment: Engagement, Comprehension, and Critical Thinking Strategies for All Learners
• Who Is Doing the Work? Maximizing Small-Group Instruction in Our 90-Minute Block
• Data-Driven Small-Group Instruction in K–12 Classrooms
• Deepening Understanding of Texts to Connect with Readers
• Reading Strategies to Support Text-Based Writing
• Informal Literacy Assessments and Student Grouping Considerations
• Knowing My Students as Readers
• Gradual Release of Responsibility and the Reading Block
• Voices from the Field: Practical Tips for Successful Coaching
• Disciplinary Literacy: The Key to Efficient Lesson Planning
• Don’t Lose Steam with Vocabulary
• Standards-Based Close Reading
• Planning and Preparing for Differentiated Literacy Stations