Careers in Literacy Education Information from SUNY Plattsburgh

Careers in Literacy Education

What Can You Do With a Degree in Literacy Education?

Graduates in the literacy education program can go on to pursue careers as:

• a literacy professional in the classroom (early-childhood teacher, elementary school teacher, middle and secondary school teacher, special education teacher, and adult-education teacher);
• a specialized reading professional (school or district reading specialist, reading coordinator);
• an allied professional (related service professional);
• a literacy coach.

SUNY Plattsburgh Career Development Center

Our Career Development Center provides services, resources, and programs designed to help students and alumni to better understand the career development process, and to enhance their professional preparation and employability.

Contact Information

If you would like more information about literacy education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Heidi Schnackenberg, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Teacher Education Unit
Program Area Coordinator, M.S.Ed. Graduate Programs
Office Location: Sibley 309
Phone: (518) 564-5143
Fax: (518) 564-2149
Email: Heidi.Schnackenberg@plattsburgh.edu

Jessica Chase

Secretary
Office: Sibley Hall 302
Phone: (518) 564-2125
Email: chaseja@plattsburgh.edu
Fax: (518) 564-2149