Expertise:
Mrs. Chagnon's expertise is in educational consultation, literacy simplification and acceleration.
Major Product/SVS:
Literacy Simplification and Acceleration Consultation
Education Degrees:
Master of Education, Boston College (1972); Bachelor of Music, Rivier College (1968)
Affiliations Awards:
National Council of Teachers of English; ProLiteracy; The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the U.S.A.; International Alliance for Learning; International Reading Association
Work History:
Adjunct Professor, Camden Campus, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Adjunct Professor, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is the utilization of her experience in education, career counseling and literacy innovation to enrich the lives of children, youth and adults by transforming reading, writing and even the job search into a personal and integrated learning experience.
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love of reading, hard work and background in education and literacy
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she developed a passion for community-based literacy after teaching her 10-year-old adopted twins how to read with six of Dr. Renee Fuller's 'Ball-Stick-Bird' learning-to-read publications.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Chagnon was hired by Rutgers University to direct the fledgling Rutgers Urban Literacy Program in Camden and serve as a developmental learning specialist for the campus educational opportunity fund. Her three-credit urban literacy practicum turned hundreds of students of all majors into successful tutors of children, youth and adults in schools and community organizations in the Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties of New Jersey. Her 'Introduction to College Writing' course and the first-day-on campus workshop that she created for the department helped over 50 under-prepared college freshman each year adjust to their new environment and create a bond with each other and the staff. She has written three books entitled 'Easy Reader, Learner, Writer: Six Videotapes and a Teacher Guide,' 'Voice Hidden, Voice Heard: A Reading and Writing Anthology' and 'You, Yes YOU, Can Teach Someone to Read: A Step by Step How-To Book.' She also worked as a teacher at an elementary school and as an interim principal of a city school.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Spreading Awareness about Simple Methods of Learning through Public Speaking, Training Professionals and Community-Based Tutors, Conducting Workshops