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Lauren Tatum
EDUCATION • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) UW-Milwaukee • B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies Alverno College
ENROLLED • Cohort 1
LOCATION • Pewaukee, Wis.
Lauren Tatum is a Youth Services Librarian in Pewaukee, Wis. She holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). Her professional experience spans both school and public librarianship, with a focus on supporting literacy development and fostering a love of reading among children. Prior to becoming a public librarian, Ms. Tatum worked as a library paraprofessional in a K-8 school, where she facilitated reading groups for advanced readers and coordinated reading circles that paired older students with younger students for shared reading experiences. These experiences sparked her interest in how young readers develop advanced literacy skills and how educators can better recognize and support those abilities. In her current role as a public librarian, Ms. Tatum leads book clubs for students in grades three through five and facilitates an after-school program that integrates reading, crafts, and STEM activities. Through these programs, she works closely with children and families to promote literacy engagement, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Her research interests include gifted and talented education, precocious readers, and early identification of advanced literacy abilities. She is particularly interested in understanding how educators, librarians, and other literacy professionals can identify and nurture advanced reading development in young children while ensuring equitable access to literacy opportunities. Through her doctoral studies, she hopes to contribute to evidence-based practices that support both advanced readers and the broader literacy needs of diverse student populations.
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Ed.D. in Language and Literacy
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