Margaret Rintamaa

Margaret Rintamaa serves as Professor in Curriculum & Instruction and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Success at the University of Kentucky, based in Taylor Education Building since joining the institution in 2006.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Emory University
• M.S. in Education from University of Kentucky
• Ed.D. from University of Kentucky specializing in mentoring beginning teachers and Kentucky Teacher Internship Program

Research centers on middle level teacher preparation/licensure, adolescent literacy across diverse contexts, and contextual impacts on student learning. Teaching portfolio spans adolescent development, middle level philosophy, classroom culture, and literacy at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Major recognitions include:

• UK Great Teacher Award
• Ken Freedman Outstanding Faculty Advisor

As Director of Bluegrass Writing Project (National Writing Project affiliate), she advances teacher development in writing pedagogy. Her advising excellence is institutionally recognized, with administrative leadership focused on undergraduate student success initiatives.