Larissa C. Rector is a qualitative research Lecturer in the College of Education's Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Her teaching experience is distinguished by over 15 years of service across different grade levels, including K-12 and higher education.

Rector holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technology; a Bachelor of Arts in Human Growth and Learning, Elementary Education; a Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership; a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Degree with a concentration in Literacy and Research.