Pedagogical Studies Concentration with a Focus on TESOL
The Educational Studies in Diverse Populations (ESDP) doctoral program was launched in 2016. Since then, a new cohort has started each Fall of even-numbered years.
Program Checklist and Course Timeline
Of the 25 students admitted to the ESDP's Pedagogical Studies concentration, one-fourth have been TESOL educators.
Matthias Maunsell
Ph.D. earned in 2021
Dissertation: Intra-university collaboration between an English language center and a disability resource office to support international students with disabilities: A bridge toward inclusive excellence
Matthias is an EFL teacher from Ireland with experience in Spain, Mexico, and Qatar.
Melissa Hawkins
Ph.D. earned in 2022
Dissertation: The role of international faculty in comprehensive campus internationalization
Melissa is the Associate Director for Internationalization at UAB's Center for Teaching and Learning and an Adjunct Instructor in UAB's ESL Teacher Education program.
Melinda Harrison
Ph.D. earned in 2023
Dissertation: International graduate students in a Master of Public Health program: A mixed methods study to identify challenges and needed supports
Melinda is a former Lecturer at Auburn University at Montgomery and Program Administrator of Academic Tutoring at Birmingham-Southern College. Currently, she serves as a Senior Learning Specialist in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, supporting the learning of diverse medical students.
Carl Floyd
Ph.D. candidate
Carl is an English Learner Teacher at Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama.
Patricia Merritt
Ph.D. candidate
Patricia is an English Learner Teacher at Fultondale Elementary School in Fultondale, Alabama.
Sally Anne Perz
Ph.D. candidate
Sally Anne is an Adjunct Instructor in UAB's Department of English.
Advisor of TESOL doctoral students
Josephine Prado, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator of ESL Teacher Education
Associate Professor of English Learner Education
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