Dr. Alley’s research focuses on middle-level literacy, particularly pre-service and in-service teacher preparation, new literacies and technology, and student and teacher well-being.

• Ph.D., University of South Florida, Curriculum & Instruction, 2013 
  
  • Emphasis: Literacy Studies; Cognate: Educational Psychology
• M.A., University of South Florida, Library & Information Sciences, 1997
• B.S., Brigham Young University, Elementary Education, 1984