Analexis Kennedy

Analexis Kennedy, EdD, is a reading faculty member in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida, where she teaches literacy courses to undergraduate and graduate students. She spent fifteen years working with K–12 students, teachers, and administrators as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, district reading specialist, and state professional development coordinator. Her research focuses on literacy coaching, professional and adult learning, literacy strategies, and best practices in K–12. Kennedy is a member of the International Literacy Association, ASCD, and the Florida Literacy Association. She has been recognized as First Year Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year and a National Board Certified Teacher. She presents regularly in state, national and international conferences and some of her most cherished work is when she works alongside teachers and students in classrooms across the country. Kennedy earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Florida International University, a master’s degree in reading and literacy education from Florida International University, an education specialist degree in curriculum and instruction and literacy from the University of Central Florida, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Central Florida.