Ruth Ann has a Master of Arts in Teaching English on Multiple Levels, a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is also certified to teach English as a Second Language

Ruth Ann enjoys helping students find their writing voice, share their passions, and pursue research that amplifies their gifts, curiosities, and goals.

When she is not teaching First-Year Writing or coordinating Writing Support at Emory & Henry, you might find her walking her dog, composing songs, or spending time to her amazing children.

Invited Presentations

Marotta, Ruth Ann and Jody Hanshew. “Open Minds, Open Doors: Faculty Collaboration and Affordable Education.” Presented at the Appalachian College Association, Open Appalachia: Open & Affordable Resources Initiative, Online, February 14, 2024.

Marotta, Ruth Ann. “A Faceted Approach to Using ePortfolios in Writing Classrooms. Presented at the Rhetoric and Composition Institute, Appalachian State University, February 2022.

Marotta, Ruth Ann. “Team-Based Learning in Online Writing Classrooms: Sources of Increased Learning Engagement, Community Support, and Course Management.” Presented at the Global Society of Online Literacy Educators (GSOLE) Conference, Visions and Sites of Online Literacy Education. Online, January 2022.

Marotta, Ruth Ann and Dr. Meghan Velez. “Canned Courses, Faculty Tutors, and the ‘Problem’ of Insider Knowledge.” Presented at the 2021 International Writing Centers Association (IWCA) Conference, Together Again Apart: Reimagining Communities of Practice. Online, October 2021.

Marotta, Ruth Ann. “Building a Culture of Trust and Positive Expectations in College Classrooms.”
Presented at East Tennessee State University’s High-Impact Instructional Practices Conference. Johnson City, TN, January 2018.

Daugherty, Ruth A. and Beth Bailey. “Pregnancy Depression in Appalachia.” Women’s Health
Conference: A Comprehensive Approach. Johnson City, TN, March 2007.

Daugherty, Ruth A. and Beth Bailey. “Are Appalachian Obstetric Patients Receiving Adequate
Breastfeeding Education?” Women’s Health Conference: A Comprehensive Approach. Johnson City, TN, March 2007.

Daugherty, Ruth A. and Linda Giesbrecht-Betolli. “Race, Gender, and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.” The 44th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association; Mobile, AL, March 1998.

Daugherty, Ruth A. and Linda Giesbrecht-Betolli. “Correlations between the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test and the Mortimer Filkins Questionnaire.” The 44th annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association; Mobile, AL, March 1998.

Daugherty, Ruth A. and Linda Giesbrecht-Betolli. “Sexual Harassment: Attributions for Race and Gender.” The 42rd annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association; Norfolk, VA, March 1996.

Publications

McGarry, TA and Ruth Ann Marotta. “Song Lyrics and Memories: Vocabulary and Grammar Expansions for Interpretation and Expression,” New Ways in Teaching with Music, Spring 2017.

Marotta, Ruth A. “Old World Craftsmanship Thrives in Erwin, Tennessee.” Travel Host of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, 2010.

Bailey B and Ruth A. Daugherty. “Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy: Incidence and Associated Health Behaviors in a Rural Population.” Maternal Child Health Journal. 2007; 11:495-503.

Grants & Awards

“Designing Shared Writing Support Resources for Arts and Sciences and Health Sciences Campuses at Henry College.” Emory & Henry Mini-Innovation Grant (2022).

“Transitioning Textbooks to Open Access Resources.” Emory & Henry Library Grant (2023).

“Anti-Plagiarism Tool Set.” Emory and Henry Mellon Research Grant (2023).

“Summer Writing Support Administration.” Emory & Henry Mellon Research Grant (2023).

“Humanizing the Virtual Learning Environment Award.” Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2023).

Among the “Most Helpful Faculty and Staff” at Appalachian State University (2018-2022).

“A Portfolio Excellence in Teaching Award,” Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (2020).

“Are Appalachian Obstetric Patients Receiving Adequate Breastfeeding Education” Second Place Presentation, Women’s Health Conference, Johnson City, Tennessee (2006)

Irish History and Irish Immigration Writing Fellow, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Awarded semester-long fellowship to live in Galway, Ireland. Wrote essays, songs, and poetry, traveled, and performed musical compositions (2001).

Psi Chi (Psychology) National Honor Society. Lifetime member (1997-present).

Mother Margaret and Father Roger Outstanding Psychology Undergraduate Award, Tennessee Technological University (1997).

Lora Prinz Poetry Prize, Tennessee Technological University. First place poetry prize.

Service

Emory & Henry College Undergraduate and Core Curriculum Committee (2023-Present)

Emory & Henry Writing Support for Students & Faculty Course (2023-2024)

Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program Committee (2022-2024)

WriteClick Committee and Staff, English Department, Appalachian State University (2021-2022).

Appalachian State University Rhetoric and Composition Book Selection Committee (2019 - August 2021).

Appalachian State University Community Music School Advisory Council (2019-2020)

Religious Education Curriculum Adviser, Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (2019-2020)

Actor, Vagina Monologues (2019)

Appalachian State University: Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) Faculty Fellow (2019)

Listening Project Board Member, Burnsville, North Carolina (2015-2017)

Secretary and Purchasing Facilitator, Feed-a-Child Committee, Burnsville, North Carolina (2015-2017)

Recording Secretary and Steering Committee Member for Mitchel-Yancey Neighbors, “MY Neighbors” (2015-2016)