Gary Moorman, Ph. D

Gary Moorman is currently a Professor in the Reading / Language Arts Program at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He received his Ph. D. in Secondary Education with concentrations in Reading and Linguistics from Arizona State University in 1979.

He has published two books, Designing Reading Programs and Learning to Teach Reading, and his articles appear in a variety of professional journals, including Reading Research Quarterly, Journal of Reading, Reading Teacher, Reading Psychology, and Reading Research and Instruction.

His current professional interests focus on literacy, critical thinking skills, and technology.

Dr. Moorman can be reached at:

Reich College of Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(704) 262-6066

or by email:


moormangb@appstate.edu