Duren Thompson, Coordinator II
Information Management & Technology Services

Duren Thompson joined the Center for Literacy Studies November of 2000. Her undergraduate degree is in Business from the University of Tennessee and her Masters Degree is in Special Education, also from UT. Her work at the Center includes designing, implementing, and evaluating technology related professional development activities, as well as development and maintenance of web pages for the State Leadership Grant. She works closely with Brad Long in addressing data reporting needs and providing technical support for adult education professionals in Tennessee.

After obtaining her teaching certification in special education, Duren accepted a position as a traveling consultant in Tennessee K-12 public schools for the LRE for LIFE Project. After three years consulting, Duren served as instructor for the Knox County Adult Education Program under Jane Knight. During this time she participated in EFF action research, designed an introductory curriculum for the technology lab, and encouraged her students in the use of e-mail and web site design to foster literacy skills. Duren has also served special education students at Rocky Hill Elementary School, worked for the Department of Children's Services as a Social Counselor in Foster Care, and taught business and humanities courses at Draughons Junior College.

In her spare time, Ms. Thompson likes to read, cook, mess with technology, and participate in medieval re-creation activities.