Elizabeth Morphis

Dr. Elizabeth Morphis is an Assistant Professor of Childhood Education and Literacy at SUNY Old Westbury, where she also coordinates the Graduate Education Literacy Program. She holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching with a Literacy specialization from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education, focusing on elementary levels.

Her research interests center on preservice and inservice teacher education, writing instruction in elementary classrooms, and connecting children’s backgrounds to literacy curricula. Prior to academia, she taught elementary school, worked with child actors on Broadway’s Annie, and served as a Content Specialist at Sesame Workshop.

Dr. Morphis has published extensively on topics like bilingual education strategies, pandemic-era instructional adaptation, and culturally relevant literacy practices. Her work emphasizes bridging out-of-school resources with classroom learning to support diverse student populations. She has presented at conferences such as the Literacy Research Association and National Association for Bilingual Education.

While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to teacher training and literacy pedagogy reflect significant scholarly engagement. She advises students through the Graduate Literacy Program and maintains certifications in Early Childhood, Childhood, and Secondary French Education in New York State.