Steve Przymus

Associate Professor of Educational Linguistics & Bilingual Education · Texas Christian University

Dr. Przymus uses applied linguistics to influence positive language ideologies about culturally and linguistically diverse youth.

Language Planning & Policy Assessment in Bilingual Special Education Bilingual Education Models Sociolinguistics Identity

Scott Imberman

Professor · Michigan State University

Education expert and economist, focusing on policy issues in K-12 and higher education

Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher Incentives Education Policy Economics of Education School Choice

Yvette Lapayese

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Human Rights Education Critical and Feminist Methodologies Qualitative Research Youth Participatory Action Research Feminist Theories and Epistemologies

Cary Roseth

Chairperson and Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education · Michigan State University

Cary Roseth is interested in social development, peer relations, and social contextual influences on classroom achievement.

Early Childhood Education Classroom Achievement Counseling Educational Psychology Peer Relations

Gisela O'Brien

Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Second Language and Curriculum Development Beginning Reading Content Literacy

William Perez

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Immigration Status & Nationality Race and Ethnicity Diversity Social Identity Motivation

Francisco Ramos

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Second Language Acquisition Methods Strategies in Second Language Acquisition Dual Language Education Instructional Use of Primary Languages with Linguistic Minorities Bilingual Education

Ruben Martinez

Professor of Sociology and Director of the Julian Samora Research Institute · Michigan State University

Ruben Martinez is an expert in race and ethnic relations, education of ethnic minorities, and environmental justice.

Race in America Institutional Change Ethnic Minorities Diversity Leadership Latinx Voting Habits

Diana Limón

Visiting Assistant Professor, Academic Program Director of Education Specialist Program · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Special Education Bilingual Education Leadership Public Education English Learners with Special Needs

Sara Smith

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.

Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI

Linda Kaminski

Director of Research and Policy, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) & Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Social Justice Leadership State Assessment and Accountability Policies Education Reform and Student Achievement Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Bilingual Education

Jongyeon (Joy) Ee

Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

School Segregation Educational Inequality Education for English Language Learners (ELLs) Dual Language Education

Marta Sanchez

Professor & Department Chair · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Cultural Diversity Teacher Education Confluent Education Bilingual Cross-Cultural Education Language Acquisition

Alma Stevenson

Professor of Literacy · Georgia Southern University

Alma Stevenson teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in critical literacy, strategies, assessment and literacy in the content areas.

Language and Literacy Development Diverse Learners and Educational Equity Science Education

Freda Emmons

Author and Inspirational Speaker · Flame of Healing Distribution

Compassionate speaker who sensitively shares humor amidst the serious issues of healing from abuse and trauma

Healing From Abuse Emotional Healing Writing to Inspire

Ernesto Colín

Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Qualitative Research Instructional Technology Indigenous Education Anthropology of Education Cultural Anthropology

Magaly Lavadenz

Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair in Moral and Ethical Leadership & Executive Director, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Language, Culture, and Learning Teacher Education Social Justice in Education

Claudia Angelica Reyes-Hull, M.Arch., CMI, CHI

Manager of Cultural and Linguistic Programs · ChristianaCare

Claudia Angelica Reyes-Hull is the manager of Operations, Cultural Competence and Language Services at ChristianaCare.

Community Relations Interpretation and Translation Multilingual Communications Education Management

Antonia Darder

Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Latino Education Social Justice Language Rights

Kenzo Sung

Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning