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Dawnene D. Hassett researches the foundational roles imagination plays in literacy education. Using a sociocultural semiotics theoretical framework, she observes how children engage in imagining, playing, reading, and writing complex visually interactive texts. Her interests include how empathy and acceptance of differences develop among young children through interactive reading and writing experiences. In addition to her research, Professor Hassett administers certification programs leading to Wisconsin State Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist licenses. She has 13 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist (PK-12). Professor Hassett earned her PhD in Curriculum Theory from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences