The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Margaret R. Reif

Associate Professor and Director of Murray Institute, Department of Teacher Education 


mtreif@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-4421

Academic History

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., 1991
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction: English, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., 1975
B.A., English Education, College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minn., 1971

Areas of Interest

Catholic identity
Catholic schools
Communication skills
Effective electronic communication
Methods of teaching
Technology-enhanced teaching and learning

Awards and Honors 

2003 John F. Meyers Merit Award for Outstanding Support of Catholic Education

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Reif, M.R. (2003). Effective Communication in the Electronic Age. Superior Diocese Fall Conference, Rice Lake, Wis.
  • Reif, M.R. (2003). Catholic Identity in K-12 Schools. Huoma-Thibedeaux Diocese Fall Conference, New Orleans.
  • Reif, M.R. (2003). Catholic Identity in Secondary Schools. NCEA’s Curriculum, Instruction, Technology, and You 2003 Conference, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
  • Reif, M.R. (2003). Effective Communication in the Electronic Age. NCEA 100th Anniversary Conference, St. Louis.
  • Reif, M.R. (2002). Why Teach: A Comparative Analysis of Responses from Prospective Teachers Enrolled in Professional Education Programs in 1991-92 With Those in 2000-01. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Denver.
  • Reif, M.R. (2000). Effective Teaching + Effective Schools = Catholic Education. Private School Monitor, 20(4).
  • Hunt, T. (2000). Preparing for the Journey: Teachers for Catholic Schools. Catholic School Leadership, London: Falmer Press.
  • Reif, M.R. (1997). An Inside Look at England's National Curriculum. Association of Teacher Educators.
  • Reif, M.R. (1995). Encouraging Kids to Write. Gifted Child Today, 18(6).
  • Reif, M.R. (1995). CST-UST Connect in the Murray Institute. Teresan Today, 1(2).
  • Reif, M.R. (1995). Alternative Assessment for Adult Learners. American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, 6(3).
  • Reif, M.R. (1995). Peer Mentoring for Teacher Educators. American Association for Teaching and Curriculum, Atlanta.
  • Reif, M.R. (1995). Alternate Assessment for Adult Learners. Lifelong Learning, San Diego.
  • Reif, M.R. (1994). Peer Coaching in the Education Department. Synergia, 14(4). 
  • Reif, M.R. (1994). Peer Mentoring for Teacher Educators. Nebraska Association of Teacher Educators, Omaha, Neb.
  • Reif, M.R. (1994). Women Co-Chairs: A Study in Leadership. Research on Women and Education, St. Paul, Minn.
  • Reif, M.R. (1992). Ten Steps to Adult Writing. Adult Learning Journal.
  • Reif, M.R. (1991-1992). National Association for Secondary School Principals Bulletin. 
  • Reif, M.R. (1991). In Their Own Voices: Adult Learners on Writing.  

Professional Memberships

  • 1994 - present, Pi Lambda Theta 
  • 1991 - present, Minnesota Association of Teacher Educators
  • 1991 - present, National Association of Teacher Educators   
  • 1990 - present, Minnesota Association of Colleges of Teacher Educators
  • 1990 - present, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • 1990 - present, Phi Delta Kappa
  • 1985 - present, National Catholic Education Association                                                          
  • 1972 - present, National Council of Teachers of English