Bio
and
Curriculum
Vitae
"There is a serious
gap between
21st century research
and spelling practice."
J. Richard Gentry
J. Richard Gentry, PhD is an internationally acclaimed author, researcher, and educational consultant known for his ground-breaking work in education on topics such as early literacy; best-practices for reading, writing, and spelling; and dyslexia. In addition to authoring 16 books, 2 textbook series, and numerous journal and magazine articles, he blogs for the prestigious Psychology Today magazine offering commentary on a range of topics including education and policy, reading and the brain, baby/toddler reading, and educational standards.
Recent books and textbooks include:
He currently resides in Mobile, Alabama.
Educational
Background:
Ph.D. in Education
University of Virginia, 1977
M. Ed. in Reading Education
University of Virginia, 1974
A.B. in Elementary Education
University of North Carolina-
Chapel Hill, 1971
Full Time Academic
Teaching Experience
Full Professor
Department of Elementary
Education and Reading
Western Carolina University,
July 1, 1989-1994
Director of the Reading Center
Western Carolina University,
1982-1989
Associate Professor
Department of Elementary Education and Reading
Western Carolina University,
1983-1989
Clinic Director
Summer Reading Clinics-
-Campus and Oteen Clinics
(UNC-Asheville)
Western Carolina University,
1978-1984
Psychometrician
McGuffey Reading Center
University of Virginia,
1976-1977
Instructor
Continuing Education
University of Virginia, 1977
Clinic Director
Teenage Reading Clinic
McGuffey Reading Center
University of Virginia,
1974-1975
Public School Teacher
Grades 3, 4, and 5
Jackson Via Elementary School
1971-72
Charlottesville Public Schools,
1972-73
Charlottesville, Virginia
1974-75
Sample Consulting and
Contract Experience
(Publishers, Corporations,
and Abroad)
See Dr. Gentry's
Book Page for complete
List of Publications and his
News and Events page
for more complete and recent
consulting venues.
GoLexiGo Jamaica, WI
2017
Brill Kids International
2011-2013
Your Baby Can Read ®
2010, 1011
WCU Overseas Program
Belair School,
Mandeville, Jamaica--
1978; 1980; 1984
Priory School, Kingston, Jamaica
1980, 1981
Colegio Parrish,
Barranquilla, Columbia,
South America--
1978
Department of Defense Schools
Germany
Staff Development
for Educators
(SDE seminars)
Heinemann Workshops
2012 edition--present
Series Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
1991-2012
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
Zaner-Bloser, Inc.
Honesdale, PA
1988
Starting Off
with Phonics
Modern Curriculum Press
Cleveland, OH
Review for 1985 revision
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spell It--Write!
1993, 1997
CSI Spelling Program (WT)
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
San Francisco, CA--
1979
Contact
Richard
Gentry
Educational
Background:
Ph.D. in Education
University of Virginia, 1977
M. Ed. in Reading Education
University of Virginia, 1974
A.B. in Elementary Education
University of North Carolina-
Chapel Hill, 1971
Full Time Academic
Teaching Experience
Full Professor
Department of Elementary
Education and Reading
Western Carolina University,
July 1, 1989-1994
Director of the Reading Center
Western Carolina University,
1982-1989
Associate Professor
Department of Elementary Education and Reading
Western Carolina University,
1983-1989
Clinic Director
Summer Reading Clinics-
-Campus and Oteen Clinics
(UNC-Asheville)
Western Carolina University,
1978-1984
Psychometrician
McGuffey Reading Center
University of Virginia,
1976-1977
Instructor
Continuing Education
University of Virginia, 1977
Clinic Director
Teenage Reading Clinic
McGuffey Reading Center
University of Virginia,
1974-1975
Public School Teacher
Grades 3, 4, and 5
Jackson Via Elementary School
1971-72
Charlottesville Public Schools,
1972-73
Charlottesville, Virginia
1974-75
Sample Consulting and
Contract Experience
(Publishers, Corporations,
and Abroad)
GoLexiGo Jamaica, WI
2017
Brill Kids International
2011-2013
Your Baby Can Read ®
2010, 1011
WCU Overseas Program
Belair School,
Mandeville, Jamaica--
1978; 1980; 1984
Priory School, Kingston, Jamaica
1980, 1981
Colegio Parrish,
Barranquilla, Columbia,
South America--
1978
Department of Defense Schools
Germany
Staff Development
for Educators
(SDE seminars)
Heinemann Workshops
2012 edition--present
Series Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
1991-2012
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
Zaner-Bloser, Inc.
Honesdale, PA
1988
Starting Off
with Phonics
Modern Curriculum Press
Cleveland, OH
Review for 1985 revision
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spell It--Write!
1993, 1997
CSI Spelling Program (WT)
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
San Francisco, CA--
1979
Bio
and
Curriculum
Vitae
J. Richard Gentry, PhD is an internationally acclaimed author, researcher, and educational consultant known for his ground-breaking work in education on topics such as early literacy; best-practices for reading, writing, and spelling; and dyslexia. In addition to authoring 16 books, 2 textbook series, and numerous journal and magazine articles, he blogs for the prestigious Psychology Today magazine offering commentary on a range of topics including education and policy, reading and the brain, baby/toddler reading, and educational standards.
Recent books and textbooks include:
He currently resides in Mobile, Alabama.
Sample Consulting
and
Contract Experience
(Publishers,
Corporations,
and Abroad)
GoLexiGo Jamaica, WI
2017
Brill Kids International
2011-2013
Your Baby Can Read ®
2010, 1011
WCU Overseas Program
Belair School,
Mandeville, Jamaica--
1978; 1980; 1984
Priory School, Kingston, Jamaica
1980, 1981
Colegio Parrish,
Barranquilla, Columbia,
South America--
1978
Department of Defense Schools
Germany
Staff Development
for Educators
(SDE seminars)
Heinemann Workshops
2012 edition--present
Series Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
1991-2012
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spelling Connections:
Words Into Language
Zaner-Bloser, Inc.
Honesdale, PA
1988
Starting Off
with Phonics
Modern Curriculum Press
Cleveland, OH
Review for 1985 revision
Senior Author,
Zaner-Bloser
spelling series
Spell It--Write!
1993, 1997
CSI Spelling Program (WT)
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
San Francisco, CA--
1979