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Dr. Caleb P. Hood holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Abilene Christian University, a Master of Education in reading from Sam Houston State University, and a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching from the University of 51³Ô¹ÏProat San Antonio. He holds 51³Ô¹ÏProcertifications as an elementary, middle school, and high school teacher in Language Arts, reading specialist, and English as a Second Language teacher. Dr. Hood has worked in 51³Ô¹ÏProschools for seventeen years.

Prior to coming to Lamar University, Dr. Hood was an adjunct professor at the University of 51³Ô¹ÏProat San Antonio. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department where he teaches literacy education courses. Dr. Hood has published and presented research for a variety of state and national organizations and journals.

Dr. Hood’s research interests are in writing curriculum, Language arts teacher professional development, multi-literacies, writing to learn, and teacher education. He is a member of a multitude of professional organizations including the National Council of Teachers of English, International Literacy Association, 51³Ô¹ÏProAssociation of Literacy Educators, 51³Ô¹ÏProCouncil of Teachers of Language Arts and American Educational Studies Association.

Prior to coming to Lamar University, Dr. Hood was a middle school English Language Arts and Reading teacher and an adjunct professor at the University of 51³Ô¹ÏProat San Antonio. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department where he teaches literacy education courses. Dr. Hood has published and presented research for a variety of state and national organizations and journals.