Education Policy, Comparative and International Education, Applied Linguistics (ESL/Bilingual education), Latin American Issues/Education (particularly Central America), Progressive education, authentic and experiential teaching and assessment, diversity issues in education.
Education
B. S., Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Stonehill College, Massachusetts, 1979
Peace Corps Training, Center for Human Potential, Project Planning and Management, Fisheries Sciences, Spanish, Latin American Culture, Guatemala, 1980
New England Bilingual Special Education Faculty/Dean Training Institute, Harvard University and Bridgewater State College, 1985-86, (Certificate)
M. A., Applied Linguistics in ESL/Bilingual Education, University of Massachusetts at Boston, 1987
Educational Planning Certificate 1989
Ph.D., Education Theory and Policy, International Development, The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
