Karen Betz, EdD

Karen Betz, EdD, is an Assistant Professor of Literacy and Coordinator of Reading Science Programs for Klipsch Educator’s College at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. In her 7th year at Marian University, she aligned literacy coursework in the undergraduate program (rated an A+ by NCTQ), the M.A. in Teaching, and the M.A. in Special Education to the International Dyslexia Association Knowledge and Practice Standards. Dr. Betz launched an M.S. in Reading Science, the first of which was developed in Indiana. She founded KB Literacy Consulting, which supports public, charter, and private schools in developing systems to ensure all children receive effective reading and writing instruction. She is the developer and trainer for the Higher Education Community of Practice course for The Literacy Architects, LLC, which supports instructors in aligning coursework to reading research. Her passion includes supporting others in developing effective teacher preparation for pre-service and in-service teachers in the science of reading. She holds a doctorate in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University.