Meet the Faculty
Our TESOL and Bilingual Education programs are led by dedicated experts with international experience in Brazil, Laos, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, and beyond.
Clara Vaz Bauler, Ph.D. is an expert in digital tools with over 13 years of international classroom experience, she empowers teachers to treat a student’s native language as a powerful resource.
Luda Bryzzheva, Ph.D. brings a profound bicultural perspective, her work is deeply committed to racial equality in schools, helping graduates become culturally responsive advocates for English Language Learners.
Daryl Gordon, Ph.D. with decades of experience in the U.S., Mexico, and Laos, her research addresses citizenship education, national belonging, and the impact of trauma on language learning.
Diana Schwinge, Ph.D. a specialist in literacy and social justice, her approach is informed by a career teaching in Thailand, Puerto Rico, and the Bronx. She is dedicated to helping teachers develop practices that honor the linguistic diversity of students in the NY metro area.
Ming-Hsuan Wu, Ph.D. a specialist in educational linguistics, she provides research-backed strategies for community engagement based on her work with immigrant families and public schools.