Advancing Literacy Through Research, Equity, and Impact
Dr. Paige C. Pullen is a leading voice in literacy education, committed to translating research into real-world impact. Through collaboration with educators, policymakers, and partners worldwide, she designs evidence-based solutions rooted in the science of reading—helping systems work better and ensuring every learner has the chance to succeed.
“Every project, every training, every policy I support is guided by a single belief: literacy is the foundation for opportunity.”
About Dr. Paige C. Pullen
As one of the leading voices in literacy and education, Dr. Pullen remains committed to advancing research-based solutions that ensure every child has the opportunity to read and thrive. Her career reflects a deep dedication to bridging research, policy, and classroom practice—working alongside teachers, leaders, and global partners to transform literacy outcomes worldwide.
Mission Statement
Dr. Pullen’s mission is to transform literacy education by empowering educators, guiding systems of learning, and designing solutions rooted in the science of reading. We strive for excellence by building programs and practices that are innovative, scalable, and impactful—creating equitable opportunities for all learners.
Literacy science is an evolving, interdisciplinary body of research that explains how people learn language and informs effective instructional practices for reading and writing.
Core Values
Evidence-Based Practice – grounded in the science of reading and educational research.
Equity in Literacy – ensuring every child, regardless of context, has the right to read.
Collaboration – working hand-in-hand with teachers, leaders, and global partners.
Innovation – designing scalable, sustainable solutions for the future of education.
Effective literacy instruction integrates learning, instructional, and literacy science to define how learners learn, what to teach, and which practices lead to proficient reading and language use.
Philosophy
Dr. Pullen believe that literacy is a gateway to opportunity. Education systems thrive when they are informed by rigorous research, when teachers are empowered with the tools they need, and when policies are aligned with classroom realities. Our philosophy is child-centered, teacher-driven, and research-backed—ensuring impact from the individual learner to national education systems.
Durable learning emerges when literacy instruction intentionally integrates social safety, emotional readiness, cognitive load management, and high-repetition practice so students can engage, process, and automatize new skills.
Designing AI as a Thoughtful Co-Pilot for Teachers
Dr. Pullen is an award-winning educator and researcher and the president of Pullen Education Strategies. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based literacy instruction and exploring how emerging technologies, including AI, can responsibly support teaching and learning. She brings a research-driven perspective to the future of education—one that strengthens, rather than replaces, the role of teachers.
Drawing on her experience as a former chief academic officer and research professor at the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, Dr. Pullen helps educators use tools and data more effectively while preserving professional judgment and human connection. Her vision for an AI co-pilot centers on giving K–12 teachers efficient access to research-aligned reading instruction, enabling more personalized teaching, informed decision-making, and improved student outcomes—while keeping educators firmly in control. (Read more on D2L)
Dr. Pullen is Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Mindset CoPilot™, where she develops human-centered AI tools like Literacy Mindset™ to support effective, scalable literacy instruction.