Bilingual, ESL and Multicultural Education Faculty and Staff

First-gen multilingual and multicultural educator, researcher, and advocate for historically minoritized groups in bilingual and dual language education.

Dr. Austin’s research draws on critical race and sociocultural theories to examine language and literacy policies and planning for multilingual learners.

Maria José Botelho is interested in how school literacy practices can be re-imagined to affirm children’s cultural and linguistic knowledge.

Project Manager for the Western Massachusetts Bilingual Hub

Elenita is interested in researching ways to ensure Bilingual Education and Dual Language programs are equitable and inclusive.

Dr. Toro is an economist with 20+ years in higher education. Now focused on K12, using data to enhance equitable and inclusive policies.

Language, Literacy, & Culture

Miranda Wang is a Lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies.