Marianne Rice, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biography
Marianne Rice is an assistant professor of literacy education at the University of Tennessee. Her research interests include evidence-based early literacy instruction, early identification of students at-risk for reading difficulties, and effectively supporting teacher knowledge and practice in early literacy instruction and intervention. Dr. Rice has authored several peer- reviewed journal articles related to literacy education which have been featured in journals like Reading Research Quarterly, Journal of Educational Psychology, School Psychology, and The Reading Teacher. Dr. Rice earned her Ph.D. in educational psychology and special education from Texas A&M University, as well as earning an M.Ed. in language and literacy studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in early childhood education and child development from Vanderbilt University. She spent over 10 years teaching kindergarten and first grade as well as working as a reading specialist in public education prior to moving into higher education.
Literacy education faculty host free virtual literacy series (#UTLitSeries)! Sessions occur once a Month and have a one-hour duration. Topics address literacy development and instruction (e.g., phonological awareness components with practices, oral language). Be sure to check out our social media pages for more information on topics and faculty hosts. All sessions are offered via Zoom, and are open to educators, parents, and policymakers. You may also access previous recordings at
Contact Information
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact: Zoi A. Traga Philippakos at zphilipp@utk.edu
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1126 Volunteer BoulevardKnoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-1920
