Rate My Professor Harvey Hannah

Dr. Harvey's teaching emphasizes literacy education, curriculum and instruction, and educational leadership. Her research centers on promoting literacy as an instrument to empower individuals, communities, and societies. In April 2022, she presented her dissertation, “Elementary Principals’ Knowledge and Practices of Literacy Instruction: Impact on Teachers’ Perceptions and Actions Related to Instruction,” at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in San Diego, California. At McNeese, Dr. Harvey directs the Call Me MiSTER program, which focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining male teachers of color in elementary education. She also leads the INVEST Summer Enrichment Camp, a program for students in grades 1-3 offered from June 5 to 29, providing academic and enrichment activities weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Additionally, she contributes as camp director for McNeese summer activities for youth and engages in professional development initiatives, such as representing the Burton College of Education at educational challenges. Through her roles, presentations, and leadership, Dr. Harvey advances teacher preparation, literacy instruction, and educational equity.