Kathy O'Neil
Kathleen O’Neil is a former elementary school teacher and before that, graphic designer and illustrator. Currently she is an Assistant Professor of Education with a focus on elementary literacy. Always curious about how people perceive information, whether from words or images, in the form of an advertisement, website, or picture book, Dr. O’Neil is interested in semiotics and the study of popular culture. In addition to her position at UNC, Dr. O’Neil is a consultant for the Imagination Celebration in Colorado Springs providing support for curriculum design integrating the arts across content areas.
