Ryan R. Kelly

Dr. Ryan R. Kelly serves as an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Arkansas State University, where he has actively contributed to teacher preparation programs and the Graduate Reading initiative since joining the faculty five years prior to 2015. His work focuses on developing quality educators for Northeast Arkansas within a student-centered academic environment.

Research centers on literacy education through case studies of Literacy Coaches across Northeast Arkansas school districts, examining role expectations versus professional preparation and theoretical foundations. His educational philosophy—"Learning and literacy can transform our world"—drives investigations into coaching impacts on district-wide literacy outcomes and instructional practices. Current projects analyze alignment between theoretical frameworks and real-world coaching responsibilities.

As a core faculty member in the Graduate Reading program, he teaches advanced courses and participates in program expansion efforts. Though specific grant funding isn't detailed, his scholarly activities directly support regional teacher development and literacy advancement through empirical research on coaching efficacy.