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Susan F. Skawinski is Assistant Professor of Education at Providence College in Rhode Island. Her research interests include literacy teaching and learning and professional development.

Sally J. Thibodeau is Assistant Professor of Education at Providence College in Rhode Island. Her research interests include higher education administration and curriculum assessment. Dr. Thibodeau is a member of the Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.