Annie Foley Ruiz

Annie Foley Ruiz is a Lecturer and Program Coordinator for Elementary Education (CTEP) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has been in public education since 1999, holding roles such as kindergarten teacher, Curriculum Director, and Principal. Her research focuses on novice teachers' experiences in navigating teaching's complexities, particularly around moral dimensions, culturally responsive practices, and social justice.

Research interests include:

• Culturally sustaining pedagogy
• Social emotional learning frameworks
• Teacher identity development
• Equity in elementary education

No specific articles were listed in the provided text. She currently holds no formal awards mentioned. Advising and grant activities are unreported in this dataset. She is affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS) and located at Furcolo Hall W161.