Background
Henkin, Roxanne Lee was born on January 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edwin and Audrey Henkin.
educator Writing and reading consultant
Henkin, Roxanne Lee was born on January 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edwin and Audrey Henkin.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Northern Illinois University, 1972. Master of Science in Education, Northern Illinois University, 1983. Doctor of Education in Reading, Northern Illinois University, 1990.
Teacher River Valley School District, Sawyer, Michigan, 1972-1974. Primary teacher Barrington (Illinois) School District 220, 1974-1988. Writing coordinator Elmhurst (Illinois) School District 205, 1988-1990.
Assistant professor National-Louis University, Lombard, Illinois, since 1990. Associate director Illinois Writing Project, l985—. Conductor numerous workhops on reading and literacy.
Public speaker, consultant in field.
Member National Council Teachers English (elementary section steering committee 1989-1992), International Reading Association, Illinois Reading Council (parents and reading committee 1984-1986), Language Experience Special Interest Council (publicity chairman 1985, newsletter editor 1985-1987), Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.