Latisha Hayes, PhD

Latisha Hayes, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at the University of Virginia, where she teaches courses on the language structures of English and interventions for students with reading difficulties. She is the director of UVA’s McGuffey Reading Services, where she works with preservice and in-service teachers to provide students across the grades with diagnostic and tutoring services. As a special educator, reading specialist, and literacy coach, Dr. Hayes has taught students with reading disabilities across the elementary and middle grades. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including Playful Activities for Reading Readiness from Gryphon House.