I’m Dr. Chase Young — literacy scholar, author, educator, Editor of Reading Research Quarterly, and Chief Literacy Officer at Literrific. I get to call reading research my thing while bridging the gap between rigorous research and real classroom practice. As Professor of Literacy at Sam Houston State University, I work every day to help teachers help kids read — and do it with joy, creativity, and just a bit of flair.
I’ve authored and co-authored influential books, including Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading, Build Reading Fluency, and Tiered Fluency Instruction, all designed to turn research into practical classroom magic. My research on reading fluency, literacy interventions, and instructional strategies has informed teaching nationwide.
I’ve been recognized with awards like the A.B. Herr Award, the Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award, and the Jack Cassidy Award for Scholarly Contributions — proof that hard work (and maybe a touch of stubbornness) pays off. Outside of academia, I enjoy fishing, smoking meat, and keeping up with my three kids in Conroe, TX.
In short: I translate complex literacy research into joyful, effective instruction, inspire educators, empower readers, and occasionally sneak in a joke or two.
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I’ve authored and co-authored influential books, including Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading, Build Reading Fluency, and Tiered Fluency Instruction, all designed to turn research into practical classroom magic. My research on reading fluency, literacy interventions, and instructional strategies has informed teaching nationwide.
I’ve been recognized with awards like the A.B. Herr Award, the Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award, and the Jack Cassidy Award for Scholarly Contributions — proof that hard work (and maybe a touch of stubbornness) pays off. Outside of academia, I enjoy fishing, smoking meat, and keeping up with my three kids in Conroe, TX.
In short: I translate complex literacy research into joyful, effective instruction, inspire educators, empower readers, and occasionally sneak in a joke or two.
Download CV
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EngagingLearning with Dr. Chase Young captures your attention with interactive strategies and real classroom examples that make literacy come alive.
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PracticalEvery session provides tools and techniques that teachers can immediately apply to support students’ reading and learning.
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InspiringDr. Chase Young motivates educators to approach teaching with confidence, creativity, and a love for literacy.
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