Dr. Jodi Pilgrim

Jodi joined UMHB in 2007 and is now a professor in the College of Education. She teaches literacy courses for undergraduate and graduate students. With more than 25 years of experience in developing literacy in children and adults, Jodi's passion is working with striving readers. She enjoys membership in the International Literacy Association, the Literacy Research Association, the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Texas Association of Literacy Educators, and the Association of Teacher Educators. Jodi also serves as a board member for the Temple Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Literacy Association.