Education
- EdD, Education Policy and Leadership, American University
- MEd, School Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- MEd, Early Childhood Education, Dominican University
- BS, Political Communication, Emerson College
Interests
- “To Know a Word by Sight: Changing Teacher Practice in Foundational Literacy Instruction” World Literacy Summit, Presentation, Oxford, UK April, 2022
- "Coaching for the Science of Reading: Collective Sensemaking as a Means of Contextualizing Policy Changes” International Dyslexia Association Conference, Poster Presentation, Columbus, Ohio, October 2023
- “Empowering Families & Communities to Improve Literacy” SXSW Edu, Roundtable, Austin, TX, March 2025
- “Essential Tips: Navigating Disability Compliance and Reading Policy Through Sensemaking” Council for Exceptional Children, Collaborative Session, Baltimore, Maryland, March 2025
- “Sensemaking and Culturally Responsive Practice: Navigating Literacy Policy Together” AERA, Roundtable, Denver, Colorado, April 2025
- "Strengthening School-Family Partnerships for Literacy Success ” IDA Annual Conference, Presentation, Atlanta, GA, 2025
Affiliations
- Board Member, International Dyslexia Association - DC
- Member, National Council of Teachers of English
Philosophy
As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Randi Stone is driven by the belief that every child can succeed, and is committed to preparing educators who can advocate for and meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Courses Taught
EDCI 652 Literacy Issues in Urban EducationEDTE 421 Emergent Literacy
EDTE 430 Theory and Practice of Oral Language
EDTE 471/671 Student Teaching Early Childhood Education
EDTE 611 Literacy Across the Curriculum
EDTE 624 Children’s Literature
EDTE 627 Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Early and Emergent Learners
EDTE 673 Student Teaching Elementary Education
