Bethany M. RiceBethany Rice is an educational leader and advocate for change. Dr. Rice was awarded the Teacher as a Researcher grant from the International Literacy Association to study struggling male readers in the secondary school environment. This launched her areer in higher education, where she conducts research in teacher preparation and reflective practice, inclusive education, literacy studies and rural education. Dr. Rice earned her M.Ed. in Reading from Saint Michael's College, as well as her Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from the University of Vermont. Bethany also serves as a consultant and advisor for numerous non-profits, government organizations, and school districts to inform their educational practices. Dr. Rice is currently the Director of Assessment for the School of Education, an Assistant Professor, and the Associate Director of Graduate Education at Endicott College. Read More Read Less