College of Education and Human Development

Jodi Duke

Ed.D., Johns Hopkins University
Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Send email to jduke4@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-6555
Fax: 703-993-3678

George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Kellar Annex 105
4400 University Dr.
MS 1A4
Fairfax, VA 22030

Profile

Dr. Duke serves as an Instructional Faculty member for the Graduate School of Education. She teaches Special Education courses, primarily in the Cohort Outreach Program.

 

Dr. Duke is currently researching students with Hyperlexia, who are on the spectrum and have difficulty with reading comprehension.

 

Dr. Duke received a B.S. in Elementary Education from University of Michigan, a M.S. in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and an Ed.D. in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Duke's specializations include working with students with severe disabilities, reading instruciton, and school administration and leadership.

 

Research Interests

Students with Hyperlexia, students with Spectrum Disorders, reading instruction for students with spectrum disorders, self-management, and students with Severe Disabilities.

Recent Publications

Duke, J.M., & Lane, G.M. (2008). A brief report on the systematic instructional guidelines for

teaching students with multiple disabilities to respond to choices using photographs. The SLD Experience, 52, 34-43.

King-Sears, M. E., & Duke, J. M. (in press). Bring your  textbook! Using secondary texts

to assess reading demands and skills required for students with high-incidence disabilities. Intervention in School & Clinic.