The Utah State Board of Education is pleased to honor Dr. Nancy Livingston for her years of dedicated service in building literacy skills of Utah’s students. Nancy has served as a classroom teacher, a district reading specialist, state reading specialist, and university professor.
The Utah State Office of Education was fortunate to have Nancy come back to serve as an early childhood and parent involvement specialist over the last few years when she retired from Brigham Young University.
Nancy has been a key leader in improving educational services to Utah’s disadvantaged students. She has impacted many teachers through her expertise, training, and sharp sense of humor. She is recognized across the nation and internationally as reading expert.
Her colleagues recognize her as a great friend and for her untiring commitment to service. Please join us is saying “thank you” to one of Utah’s most valuable gems, Dr. Nancy Livingston.










Nancy is one of my favorite people. Her knowlege of children’s literature and her passion for parent success is legendary. She is recognized nationally as a children’s literature consultant. Utah is very blessed to have Nancy part of our education system. She has touched the lives of thousands of future teachers, parents and especially children over the years. Thank you Nancy for all you do, and knowing you-all you will still do!