Professional Staff

Tim Odegard, Ph.D.

Tim OdegardTim.Odegard@mtsu.edu
Chairholder, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Professor of Psychology
Tim Odegard, Professor of Psychology and Chairholder of the Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies at Middle Tennessee State University, is a renowned expert in dyslexia research. With a background in developmental cognitive psychology, Dr. Odegard's pioneering work centers on reading difficulties and dyslexia. His research spans the identification of struggling readers, effective intervention methods, and comprehensive teacher training. Notably, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Dyslexia and has made significant contributions to improving literacy services for all learners in including individuals with dyslexia . Recognized for his outstanding dedication, Dr. Odegard has received prestigious awards, including the Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service and the IMSLEC Innovator Award for his impactful work in the field.

Karen Kehoe, Ph.D.

Karen KehoeKaren.Kehoe@mtsu.edu
Director
Karen Flynn Kehoe is the Director of Dyslexia Services at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia at Middle Tennessee State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and French from the University of Notre Dame in 1999, master’s degree in education, with a language and literacy concentration, from Harvard University Graduate School of Education in 2003, and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Virginia in 2022. Dr. Kehoe’s research interests include risk and protective factors impacting the reading development of elementary students with or at risk for reading difficulties and disability, including dyslexia. She is also intereste