Kristen D. Ritchey

Kristen D. Ritchey, PhD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she teaches courses in reading and writing interventions and special education. Her research focuses on evidence-based interventions for young students with reading and writing disabilities and difficulties. A former elementary special education teacher, Dr. Ritchey has developed assessments and literacy interventions for students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions, as well as writing curricula for kindergarten and first grade. Her research has been published in leading special education and education journals.