Golnar Fotouhi

I am Golnar Fotouhi, and I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Research and Evaluation in Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. My academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Translation Studies, followed by a Master's in Applied Linguistics, both of which have deeply enriched my understanding of language and education. My research interests are rooted in advancing teacher education, promoting culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices, and conducting program evaluations. Central to my work is the commitment to improving learning outcomes for diverse student populations. Since 2023, I've been the instructor for the master-level course, Teaching Emergent Bilingual Students, within the School of Education. This course is important as it fulfills the state-mandated Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) requirement, empowering content area teachers to effectively support emergent bilingual learners in their educational journey.