Mary Ann Rafoth, Ph.D.
Professor of Education (Education) Dean, School of Education and Social Sciences (School of Education and Social Sciences)
rafoth@rmu.edu 412-397-6020 phone (M) 412-397-6044 fax Nicholson Center 455

Educational Background

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia, 1984

Professional Background

• Dr. Rafoth is an educational and school psychologist and holds teacher education certification in Social Studies, English, and Psychology. She has been employed as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, and coordinator of psychological services, university professor, department chairperson and dean.

Area of Expertise/Research

• Early childhood, early indicators of learning disabilities, early literacy acquisition, learning strategies and metacognition, academic intervention and prevention of academic failure, use of retention in grade