Dr. Elizabeth Ries

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Ries is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a comprehensive background in education, having previously worked as an elementary school teacher in Texas and serving as a cooperating teacher in teacher preparation programs. Elizabeth earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on language and literacy studies. Throughout her career at UT, she has held various roles including field supervisor, teaching assistant, instructor, and graduate research assistant. Elizabeth's research interests center around preservice teacher preparation, coaching, and mentoring preservice and early career teachers, along with culturally sustaining approaches to literacy instruction.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor of Instruction

2023-08-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant Professor and cohort coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Courses

Children's Literature 1-Reading-P Applied Human Learning 1-Reading-G-Wb

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.