Denise Ives

Denise Ives is a Professor in the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on literacy education, multiliteracies, African American language, critical sociocultural theory, and ethnographic methods. She holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University (1994), M.A. from Saginaw Valley State University (2002), and Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2008).

Her work emphasizes educational justice, language policy, and equity in K-12 settings. Recent studies include technology-assisted reading instruction for English language learners and interpretations of cultural discourse in classrooms. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 1997, with a focus on literacy practices, multilingual learners, and teacher education reform.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. She advises no explicitly listed students but has collaborated on projects involving dual language programs and after-school contexts. Her office is located at Furcolo Hall W261, with contact details available via email or phone.