Stephanie Buelow
Professor
School of Teacher Education
Areas of Expertise
- Curriculum Studies
- Language and Literacy
- Teacher Education
Keywords
Literacy/Literacies, Professional Learning, School-University Partnerships, Teacher Education
Research Methodologies
- Action Research
- Qualitative Methods
Research Levels
- K–12
- Postsecondary
Research Overview
Dr. Stephanie Buelow’s research interests focus on teacher preparation and literacy leadership, with particular attention to how disciplinary literacies are developed and enacted in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts. She is interested in how preservice teachers cultivate the knowledge and dispositions needed to engage students in meaningful reading, writing, and critical thinking across disciplines. This includes examining the ways teacher education programs support the transfer of literacy practices into authentic classroom settings and how these experiences shape emerging teacher identities.
Another strand of my research explores literacy leadership, particularly how teachers and teacher-leaders advocate for and implement equitable literacy practices within schools and communities. I am especially drawn to questions of how professional learning communities, writing project networks, and disciplinary collaborations contribute to the growth of teachers as leaders of literacy learning.
- Buelow, S. (2024). Crossing boundaries: Developing preservice teachers’ professional identity through hybrid school-university partnerships. SUP: School University Partnerships, 17(4), 421-430. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108%2FSUP-03-2024-0003
- Buelow, S., Koja, C., Tom, M., & Bacon, H.R. (2023). Creating a Common Discourse on Practitioner Inquiry as Stance. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. 66(5), 301-307. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.1278
- Buelow, S., & Frambaugh-Kritzer, C. (2022). What are the Disciplinary Literacy Complex Texts and Comprehension Habits of Mind in Elementary (K-6)? Literacy Practice and Research, 47(4), 1-25. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/lpr/vol47/iss4/1
- Frambaugh-Kritzer, C., & Buelow, S. (2022). Problem solving like a mathematician: Disciplinary literacy instruction in elementary mathematics. Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts, 61(2). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/reading_horizons/vol61/iss2/3
- Buelow, S., Frambaugh-Kritzer, C., & Au, C. (2018, April). Communicating like an artist: Disciplinary literacy instruction in elementary visual arts. Literacy Research and Instruction, 57(3), 232-254. https://doi.org/10.1080/19388071.2018.1453896
- Buelow, S. (2024, November). Fostering Mutually Beneficial Partnerships: NWP Site Development: Uncovering Heart, Hope, and Humanity across the Network. Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Boston, MA.
- Buelow, S., & Frambaugh-Kritzer, C. (2024, November). Converging Learning Pathways: Connecting the ELA Methods Course to Field Placement Experiences through Micro-Teaching: ELATE Methods Commission. Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Boston, MA.
- Buelow, S. (2023, November).English Methods Courses in a Connected Network of English Teacher Education: A K-6 Scaffolded Literacy Clinic Experience. Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Columbus, OH.
- Buelow, S. (2023, November).What Binds Us Together: Connecting Research and Writing Classrooms: Educator Storytelling: Connecting Preservice and Inservice Teachers Through Writing. Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Columbus, OH.
- Frambaugh-Kritzer, C., & Buelow, S. (2022, November). Collaborating to Critically Examine the Disciplinary Literacies Assessment Tools for more Equitable Experiences. Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Phoenix, AZ.
- Buelow, S., & Frambaugh-Kritzer, C. (August, 2025). Reading, writing, and rising: Centering literacy in learner centered education [Invited Blog Post]. The Learner Centered Collaborative Blog.
- Buelow, S., Furuta, S., & Frambaugh-Kritzer, C. (2024-2026). Investing in Teachers, Honoring Student Voices: The Hawai‘i Writing Project Young Writers Camp. Harold K.L. Castle Foundation ($25,000; funded)
- Buelow, S. (2024-2026). Coach.Teach.Write. National Writing Project and AIR Collaboration Grant ($25,200; funded)
- Buelow, S., & Frambaugh-Kritzer, C. (November 5, 2022). Disciplinary literacies: Discovering our multiple identities across grades and content.[Audio Podcast]. Imua Literacy: Moving Hawaii Forward with Local Solutions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disciplinary-literacies-discovering-our-multiple-identities/id1621961703?i=1000585187645
- Aldrich, S., Au, L., Buelow, S., Carini, E., D’Amelio, E., Gao, K., Harvey, L., Hayashi, K., Ito, B., Kusunoki, K., Lock, T., Momohara, C., Ruhaak, A., Schatz, P., Schatz, S., Skjold, S., Tanigawa, D., & Weisenfeld, G. (2020). Hawaii State Literacy Plan. University of Hawaii, Hawaii P-20, Hawaii Department of Education, & State of Hawaii Executive Office on Early Learning.
- Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Region 8 (AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, UT) Representative for the Standing Committee on Affiliates (SCOA) (2024-2026).
- President, Hawaii Council of Teachers of English (2023-2024; 2024-2025; 2025-2026)
- Member of Hawaii State Literacy Plan Work Group, (2018-2023)
- Consultant, Lamont Elementary School District. (2024-2026). Advancing Literacy for Whole Child Success: Empowering Collaborative & Innovative Learners at Lamont Elementary School District. Lamont, CA.
- Consultant, Kamiloiki Elementary School. (2024-2025). Meeting the Needs of All Learners with Effective Writing Practices. Honolulu, HI.
- Consultant, Hanahauoli School. (2023- 2024). Comprehensive Literacy Report for Literacy. Honolulu, HI
- Consultant, Ryan Middle School. (2022-2023). Literacy as the Currency for Success. North Fairbanks School District, AK
- Consultant, Tanana Middle School. (2021). Literacy For Learning. North Fairbanks School District, AK.