About Dr. Nicole M. Martin
Dr. Nicole M. Martin works with pre- and in-service preschool through eighth-grade teachers. Her research focuses on reading and writing informational text and building the foundation for disciplinary literacy in today’s schools. Dr. Martin teaches courses, conducts research, presents and publishes research, and serves as a consultant to schools across the country. For her teaching and scholarship, she has earned recognitions such as “Teacher of the Year” and “International Literacy Association’s Outstanding Dissertation Award Finalist.”
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education
Teaches undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses in literacy education; conducts research; publishes and presents scholarship; facilitates professional development; and serves on doctoral committees.
Education
Ph.D., Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education, with a Specialization in Language and Literacy Education
Michigan State University
B.S., Science in Elementary Education, K-8 (Notation K-4) and Cognitive Studies
Vanderbilt University
Research and Publications
- Martin, N. M. (2017). Writing on their own: Supporting kindergartners’ success during independent writing. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 45(3), 9-18.
- Martin, N. M., & Lambert, C. (2015). Differentiating digital writing instruction: The intersection of technology, writing instruction, and digital genre knowledge. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 59, 217-227.
- Duke, N. K., Caughlan, S., Juzwik, M. M., & Martin, N. M. (2011). Reading and writing genre with purpose in K-8 classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Areas of Expertise
Disciplinary Literacy
Comprehension
Writing
Genre
Teacher Education
Other Professional Activities
For more information about Dr. Martin’s activities and accomplishments, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/drnicolemmartin/
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Doctoral Dissertation [syllabus] |
DISS 799.NM2 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
3 |
Independent Study |
| Seminar in Elementary Education [syllabus] |
EDEL 798.801 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
2 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Seminar in Elementary Education [syllabus] |
EDEL 798.802 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
2 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Seminar in Elementary Education [syllabus] |
EDEL 798.804 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
2 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Early Emergent Literacy [syllabus] |
EDRD 390.002 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3 |
Lecture |
| Psychological Foundations of Reading [syllabus] |
EDRD 630.800 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
3 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Research Colloquium [syllabus] |
ID 705.803 |
Spring 2026 |
Graduate |
1 |
Independent Study |