Dr. Riser's Biography

I earned my Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education at the University of Oxford in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. I lived and was a member at Worcester College during this time. You can read my thesis/dissertation here: ORA.

I earned my Master of Arts degree in English Literature and Language at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Spanish Language & Literature and International Studies, and minoring in Theology at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas, USA.

I concurrently earned my Bachelor of Science degree while working toward my Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Secondary Education (English Language Arts) with a minor in Psychology at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas, USA. 

I am certified in Texas as a Classroom Teacher (EC-12th grades) in a number of subject areas. 

I am certified in California as a Secondary Classroom Teacher of English.

I hold Qualified Teacher Status in the United Kingdom for teaching English and art to students of all ages.

I am certified in Texas as a School Counselor, as a School Principal, and as a Superintendent of Schools.

I started my teaching career in North East ISD at Roosevelt High School.

I taught and facilitated learning workshops for postgraduate students in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford.

I led an online, evening high school as the principal in San Antonio ISD and worked in the Central Office.

I taught education coursework to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Sydney.