Center for Dyslexia Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia
Professional Staff
Tim Odegard, Ph.D.
Tim.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 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 f