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Russ Conrath

Russ Conrath

Outreach Librarian

Office: Wessels Library

Office Phone: 803.321.5103

Email: russ.conrath@newberry.edu

Degrees:

Ed.D. | The University of South Carolina (2007)

M.L.I.S. | The University of South Carolina (2001)

M.A.T. | The Citadel (1993)

B.A. | The College of Charleston (1990)

Certifications:

S.C. Teaching Certificate:

Secondary Certification for English, K-12 for Library Information Science, and Secondary Administrator Certification

ADEPT & SAFE-T Evaluator Certifications

National Board Teaching Certification in Library Media

Bio:

A native of South Carolina, Dr. Russ Conrath holds a doctorate from The University of South Carolina in Curriculum Studies with a specialization in Literacy. His work in public schooling and higher education focuses on library science and the ways in which literacy and reading are metacognitively promoted in programs to reach marginalized populations in S.C. and beyond. He also holds numerous certifications across the State and participates regularly in the professional development of teachers and administrators.