Bio

Sonya Marie Riley, PhD

Dr. Riley is the Manager of School & Program Partnerships and ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Middle College Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education. As the liaison between ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ and local school districts, she serves to ensure equitable and meaningful preservice experiences in Teacher Education. Her research interest includes writing as a tool of personal transformation and educational initiatives targeting special needs, underserved, pre-service teachers, correctional, faith-based, Middle College and nontraditional students’ populations.  

From a personal perspective, Dr. Riley enjoys writing poetry, creative journaling, spending time with family and close friends, coaching intermittent fasting, learning about/visiting different countries, and taking nature walks. 

Dr. Riley is a edTerp alum.  In 2019, she completed her doctoral studies in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL)  in the College of Education.  

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