TESOL Faculty
An Experienced and Respected Faculty
When preparing educators to take on new roles, it is imperative that the faculty understands what it’s like to be on the front lines…in the classroom, in school board meetings, and on chairing committees. Your faculty is passionate about promoting and empowering leaders in education, because they’ve been there. Like you, the UC faculty seeks to enhance the educational experience for all students despite their learning level. The faculty team will share and communicate their experiences through hands-on learning and collaboration. In the virtual classroom environment, great care is taken to create a community of support, valuable feedback, and expert guidance at all times.
Gulbahar Beckett, PhD, Associate Professor, Literacy and Second Language Studies
A recipient of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC), Dr. Gulbahar Beckett is an Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics and Applied Linguistics in the TESL/Literacy Graduate Program.
Hye Pae, PhD, Assistant Professor, Literacy and Second Language Studies
Hye K. Pae, Ph.D. serves as the Faculty Director for the TESOL program. Her research in bilingualism and biliteracy has been expanded with collaborative work in Korea.
Laurie Baurer, MEd, Assistant Academic Director, Literacy and Second Language Studies
Laurie Bauer joined the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services in 2010 as an Assistant Academic Director in the Literacy & Second Language Studies program.
Holly Johnson, PhD, Director of the School of Education & Associate Professor
School Director and Associate Professor, Holly Johnson joined the University of Cincinnati in 2004.
