Anna Fox Reilly
Lecturer, Department of Education
Dr. Anna Fox Reilly is an educator and scholar in the field of higher education. She earned both her M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her dissertation explored the embodied experience of being a woman PhD student. Other research interests have included academic identity development in relation to gender and sexuality, disability within the college environment, adult learning theory, and perceived support for student activism on campus. Her research, scholarship, and personal journey have profoundly shaped her pedagogical philosophy.
Currently, Anna teaches online for the higher education program at UMass Amherst. Her approach to teaching is deeply informed by her belief that wellness is paramount. She strives to create a learning environment that is flexible, rigorous, and playful, ensuring that adult learners can engage in meaningful and enjoyable educational experiences.