Dawn Quigley facts for kids
Dawn Quigley is a talented author and a dedicated educator. She is a member of the Ojibwe people from the Turtle Mountain Band in North Dakota. Her first book, Apple in the Middle, was recognized with nominations for the American Indian Youth Literature Award and the WILLA Literary Award.
Dawn Quigley's Education
Dawn Quigley studied at the University of Minnesota. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She also received a Master of Education degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her studies also included special training for teaching Math and English Language Arts to middle school students.
She also attended Augsburg College. At Augsburg, she earned certificates for teaching elementary school (grades K–6) and for helping students with reading and writing (literacy) across all grades (K–12).
Teaching and Research
Dawn Quigley taught English Language Arts in schools from kindergarten all the way through high school for 18 years. She also helped lead a special program for Indian Education.
Today, she is a professor at St. Catherine University. She teaches in the Education Department, helping to train future teachers. Her work focuses on how teachers are trained, Native American books and stories, and special ways of doing research that respect Indigenous cultures. Her academic writings have been published in important journals like Social Identities and American Indian Quarterly.
Her Books and Awards
Dawn Quigley is known for her writing, especially for young readers. Her book, Apple in the Middle, tells a story that resonated with many people. It was honored with nominations for two significant awards:
- The American Indian Youth Literature Award
- The WILLA Literary Award
