Maria Alley

Maria Alley is a Senior Lecturer in Foreign Languages at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Slavic Linguistics (with Second Language Acquisition concentration) from Ohio State University, along with M.A. and B.A. degrees in Slavic Linguistics and Foreign Language Pedagogy.

• Teaches Russian language/culture courses and graduate seminars in teaching methodology
• Supervises Russian language instructors and TAs

Research focuses on language pedagogy, curriculum development, technology integration, and inclusive teaching strategies. She is an AAPPL-certified Russian language tester and recipient of the 2023 Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

Publications include a Russian language textbook and peer-reviewed articles on language technology and diversity in education. Active in academic service, she contributes to departmental governance and curriculum design initiatives.