Research Discipline/Bio
Toni-Ann Ricketts is an English-Language Arts Teacher who is passionate about developing and implementing curriculum that is culturally relevant and sustaining. Deeply influenced by her own journey as a scholar and teacher, Toni-Ann's research interests lies at the intersection of literacy, intercultural communication, identity formation, and academic achievement. She hopes that her research and/or work helps to further the academic discourse pertaining to the acquisition of literacy and communication skills in the middle school classroom. Toni-Ann is a proud nerd who reads for fun and she can usually be found exploring her local bookstores, listening to music, hiking, engaging in some form of creative writing, or simply taking a much needed and well deserved nap.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2024
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, New York University, 2020
Bachelor of Arts, English, Georgia State University, 2019
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Georgia State University, 2013
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025