LesLeigh Ring

LesLeigh Ring serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), teaching foundational courses including Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking, and Business & Professional Speaking across multiple institutions such as Texas State University, Northwest Vista College, Temple College, and UTSA.

Her academic background features dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Speech Communication and Spanish from Tarleton State University (2012), followed by a Master of Arts in Communication and Graduate Certificate in Training & Development from Texas State University-San Marcos (2014).

• M.A. in Communication, Texas State University-San Marcos (2014)
• Graduate Certificate in Training & Development, Texas State University-San Marcos (2014)
• B.A. in Speech Communication, Tarleton State University (2012)
• B.A. in Spanish, Tarleton State University (2012)

Ring's research centers on interpersonal communication dynamics, with specialized focus on romantic relationship frameworks and pedagogical student-teacher interactions. As a first-generation college graduate herself, she maintains strong advocacy for educational strategies supporting first-generation students through communication-centered approaches. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes communication as a fundamental life skill bridging academic and professional success.

While no scientific awards are documented in available materials, Ring demonstrates sustained commitment to undergraduate education across Texas institutions. Public records indicate no formal graduate student advising or external research grant activity. No affiliations with research laboratories or specialized academic teams appear in current institutional documentation.