Education
| 2006 | Ph.D., Education, Culture and Society Emphasis: Social and Cultural Foundations of Education University of Utah, Salt Lake City Dissertation topic: “National/Community Discourse, Language Ideologies and Teacher Change: English as a Second Language Programming at Cherry High School” Chair: Dr. Donna Deyhle |
| 1993 | Master of Arts in Teaching: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont Masters Thesis: “Using Students’ Experiences in the Adult English Language Classroom to Teach Writing and Reading Skills” |
| 1987 | Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education University of Utah, Salt Lake City Areas of concentration: English |
Grants & Awards
| 2023 | Gore Summer Research Award: Data on Secondary Teachers of Multilingual Learners |
| 2021 | Gore Summer Research Award Policies and practices for sustaining secondary Multilingual/English Learners |
| Winner of the Gore Excellence in Teaching Award (Westminster College-Wide Award) | |
| 2020 | Unsung Hero Award Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
| Gore Summer Research Award Centering Students of Color Voices to Examine Pedagogical Practice in Service-Learning | |
| 2018 | Sabbatical Leave How can critical community engagement reciprocally inform best practices and content for the School of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL) program (especially around the needs of Multilingual Learners MLs)? |
| 2017 | Finalist for the Gore Excellence in Teaching Award (Westminster College-Wide Award) |
| 2015 | Course Release Research Grant (Spring) |
| 2013 | Gore Summer Research Grant |
| 2012 | Gore Summer Research Grant |
| 2008 | Outstanding Dissertation, 1st place AERA (American Education Research Association) Bilingual Education SIG Dissertation Competition, Awarded March 2008 at the Annual Meeting in New York City |
| 2007 | Outstanding Dissertations Award, 3rd Place NABE (National Association of Bilingual Education) Annual Meeting, 2007, San Jose, CA |
| Excellence in Teaching Interactive Broadcast Distance Education Annual Awards Utah State University, Logan, UT | |
| 2000–2003 | “Training for all Teachers Grant”: $175,000 U.S. Dept of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition, (formerly OBEMLA) Washington D.C. Secondary ESL Principal investigator: Grace Huerta Co-Principal Investigator: Marilee Coles-Ritchie |
| “Secondary ESL Preservice Teacher Training Grant”: $27,000 Mineral Lease Grant, State of Utah Principal investigator: Grace Huerta Co-Principal Investigator: Marilee Coles-Ritchie | |
| 1998 | TESOL Travel Grant Recipient of a competitive grant to attend the TESOL International annual meeting |
Languages
- Spanish: advanced conversation, intermediate writing and reading
Professional Memberships
- American Educational Research Association
- National Association of Bilingual Education
- National Association of Multicultural Education
- TESOL International
Professional Experience
| 2016–present | Professor School of Education, Westminster University, Salt Lake City, Utah Emphasis on qualitative research methods, foundations of education, diversity education, English learners, bilingual education, indigenous education. |
| 2015–present | Faculty Fellow Katherine W. Dumke Center for Civic Engagement |
| 2010–2016 | Associate Professor School of Education, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah Emphasis on qualitative research methods, foundations of education, diversity education, English learners, bilingual education, indigenous education. |
| 2007–2009 | Assistant Professor (federal grant position) College of Liberal Arts, Linguistics Department University of Alaska Fairbanks Emphasis on qualitative methods, mentoring in higher education, bilingual education, assessment for language learners. |
| 1998–2007 | Lecturer Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, College of Education, Utah State University Emphasis on ESL/Bilingual Education, educational foundations, diversity education, qualitative research methodology, reading across the content area |
| 1998 | Public Secondary School Teacher and Director of Charter School PEP-TEC Charter School & Douglas High School, Douglas, Arizona English and ESL Teacher for 9–12 grades Developed new curriculum for English language learners for use at all 10 charter school sites, served as a support for content area teachers who were developing curriculum for ELLs. Supervised teachers and aides on site. Coordinated operation of business and finances for local site. Organized guest speakers and outside presentations. |
| 1995 | ESOL Adult Instructor Cochise College, Douglas, Arizona Developed and taught curriculum for beginning adults, including reading, writing and conversation through student-centered interactive methods. |
| 1994–1995 | Elementary School Teacher Shriner’s Hospital, Salt Lake City School District, Utah Taught Spanish-speaking students who were in hospital for long-term care elementary school subjects of social studies, mathematics, science and language arts in English with Spanish support. |
| 1992–1994 | Secondary School Teacher Colegio Americano de Quito, Ecuador English and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Teacher, Grades 9-10. Taught bilingual Ecuadorian nationals English with an emphasis on literature and writing. Served as a mentor teacher for first year teachers and supervised student teachers. |
| 1992 | Adult ESL Refugee Teacher Community Education Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts Taught ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) to adults in various state funded and private schools. Included work based ESL, refugee programs, private schools. |
| 1991 | EFL Teacher Lesley College, Cambridge MA Taught in an intensive English Language Program for visiting international professionals and university students. |
| 1991 | Elementary School Teacher Mexican Hat, Utah (Navajo Nation) Taught social studies, language arts, math, science and art to 4th grade elementary education students. Implemented cooperative education math program through grant with Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff. |
| 1990 | Secondary Education Teacher Kericho, Kenya Taught TFL English and Social Studies to secondary school students in rural Kenya through the Harvard University based organization, World Teach. |
Publications (Peer-reviewed)
Coles-Ritchie, M., Power, C., Farrell, C. & Valerio, M. (2022) Pedagogy matters: A framework for critical community engaged courses in higher education. Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement. 15(1) .
Valencia-Garcia, N. O., & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2021). Examining service-learning pedagogical practice through centering BIPOC student voices. Journal of Community Engagement & Higher Education, 13(2).
Coles-Ritchie, M., Eggington, K., & Valdez, T. M. (2019). Enhancing teacher education and community learning center programs through Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR). ie: inquiry in education, 11(2), 8.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Smith, R. (2016). Taking the risk to engage in race talk: professional development in elementary schools. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 1–15.
Jobe, J. T. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2016). A high school teacher’s examination of third space for English Learners through post-colonial theory. NABE Journal of Research and Practice, 7(1).
Coles-Ritchie, M., Monson, B. & Moses, C. (2015). Drawing on dynamic local knowledge through student-generated photography. Equity and Excellence in Education 48(2), 266–282.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Charles, W. (2013). Drawing on the power of place to indigenize assessment. In P. Marlow & S. Siekmann (Eds.), Communities of Practice: An Alaskan Native Model for Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 101–118). Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press.
Marlow, P., Coles-Ritchie, M., Siekmann, S. & Parker Webster, J. (2013). Collaboration: An Approach to Teaching, Learning and Researching. In P. Marlow & S. Siekmann (Eds.), Communities of Practice: An Alaskan Native Model for Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 1–6). Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press.
Marlow, P., Coles-Ritchie, M., Siekmann, S. & Parker Webster, J. (2013). Ellangluni: Power, awareness and agency in language planning. In P. Marlow & S. Siekmann (Eds.), Communities of Practice: An Alaskan Native Model for Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 136–156). Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2013). Reading and analyzing ethnographies through literature circles: A praxis model for encouraging multicultural educators. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 15(1).
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Charles, W. (2011). Indigenizing assessment using community funds of knowledge: A critical action research study. Journal of American Indian Education, 50(3), 24–39.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Lugo, J. (2010). Developing a Spanish for heritage speakers course in an English-only state: A secondary teacher’s journey. Educational Action Research Journal 18(2). 197–212.
Publications (Books)
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2024). Centering Multilingual Learners: An Essential How-To Guide for Secondary Teachers. Platypus Publishing.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2009). Inciting change in secondary programs for English learners: The Case of Cherry High School. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Publications (Newsletters, Media)
Coles-Ritchie, M., Agnew, M. & Cannon, A. (2021). Commentary: How to address the crisis in the teaching profession in Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2020). Anti-racist education policies Utah needs now. The Salt Lake Tribune.
Agnew, M., Jones, K., Coles-Ritchie, M. Joanou, J., Sibbett, J., Dynack, J., Polychronis, S. (2016). Trump nominee would dismantle American public education. The Salt Lake Tribune.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2009) Using Ethnographies for Literature Circles in a K-12 Language Methods course. TESOL: Teacher Education Interest Section Newsletter.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2000). Sustained silent reading in an ESL classroom: How does it really benefit students? Intermountain TESOL Matters.
Publications (In Preparation and Review)
Coles-Ritchie, M., Rojas, J. & Cheney, J. (in preparation). Clemente Program at East High School: Public art as a catalyst for change. Multicultural perspectives.
Refereed Presentations
Coles-Ritchie, M. (November 2024). Engaging Ideas to Create Collaboration for Multilingual Learners in Content Classroom. NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education), Long Beach, CA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (March, 2024). Creating Meaningful Professional Development for Secondary Teachers of Multilingual Learners. International Conference for Multilingual Learners, NY, NY.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (February, 2024). Creating Culturally Sustaining Classrooms for Multilingual Learners. UTAH National Association for Multicultural Education, Orem, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (March, 2023). Insights from English Language Development Teachers on supporting Multilingual Learners in Secondary Schools. AAAL (American Association of Applied Linguistics), Portland, OR.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (February, 2023). Creating Comprehension and Connection for Secondary Multilingual Learners. Utah NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education), Orem, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (September, 2022). Writing Workshop for Secondary/Adult Multilingual Learners. Intermountain TESOL, Cedar City, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (April, 2022). Cultivating Equity in Service-Learning Pedagogy by Centering BIPOC Students. American Education Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Miranda, A. (March, 2022) Teachers of Multilingual Learners (MLs) share needed practices and policies. Utah Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Provo, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Miranda, A. (March, 2022). Faculty-Student research collaboration: Working to improve educational outcomes for secondary Multilingual Learners. Society for Applied Anthropologists, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cannon, A., Castillo, E., Coles-Ritchie, M. & Leverson, L. (February, 2022). “Community Literacy Partnerships in the time of COVID: Reciprocity and relationships.” Civic-Engaged Faculty Conference, Moab, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M.; Valencia-Garcia, O.; Dominguez, M.; McWilliams, J.; Alvarez, J.; & Tille, J. (2020) “Centering Student of Color Voices to Examine Pedagogical Practice in Service-Learning Courses.” Civic-Engaged Faculty Conference, Heber, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Joanou, J. (2019). “Neoliberalism’s claim on public education: Strategies for prospective and practicing K-12 teachers.” National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) National Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Power, C. (2019). “Intentional pedagogy: Case study of a critical service-learning course partnership with the Juvenile Justice Center.” AERA, Toronto, Canada.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Joanou, J. & Jones, K. (2018). “Walking the Walk, Talking the Talk: Critical Methods for Advancing Social Justice in Teacher Education.” National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME), Memphis, TN.
Valdez, T., Coles-Ritchie, M., & Eggington, K. (2018). “A Critical Participatory Action Research Study: Community Engagement in Teacher Education for Diverse Language Learners.” AERA, NY, New York.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2016). “Collaboration between Westminster College and a Community Center through Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR).” Corporation for National and Community Service Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Gavin, A. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2016). “Implementing family journals as classroom practice to form partnerships with Diverse Language Learner’s (DLLs) families.“ National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE), Chicago, IL.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Valdez, T., Eggington, K. & Nuygen, A. (2015). “Innovative partnership with community center for immigrants and TESL program.” National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME), New Orleans, LA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Jobe, J. (2015). “English learners finding post-colonial flows through critical interactions in a high school classroom.” AERA, Chicago, IL.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Rojas, J. & Cheney, J. (2015). “Clemente Program at East High School: Public Art as a Catalyst for Leadership” Utah Association of Multicultural Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Rojas, J. & Cheney, J. (2014). “Public Art as a Catalyst for Crossing Borders in an Urban High School.” National Association of Multicultural Education, Tucson, AZ.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2013). “Drawing on local knowledge through student generated photography.” National Association of Multicultural Education, Oakland, CA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Smith, R. (2013). “Race Talk in Elementary Schools: Teachers Share Their Stories.” AERA, San Francisco, CA.
Moses, C. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2012). “Using student generated photography to enhance language learning.” Alaskans for Language Acquisition Conference, Fairbanks, AK.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Monson, B. (2012). “Using photographs to access students’ funds of knowledge.” Utah Chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
Siekman, S., Marlow, P., Coles-Ritchie, M., & Parker Webster, J. (2012). “Building community practices for indigenous research.” American Association of Applied Linguistics, Boston, MA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2011). “Using literature circles to promote understanding of complex sociocultural systems.” Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, HI.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Graham, E. & Trager, A. (2010). “Implementing literature circles using ethnographies to promote understanding of English learners, their communities and families.” National Association of Bilingual Education, Denver, CO.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2009). “The publics of Discourse: Teachers creating change in a program for English learners.” Anthropology and Education, Philadelphia, PA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Charles, W. (2009). “Impact of Standardized Tests on Language Teaching Practices: Perspectives of Yup’ik Eskimo Teachers.” International Indigenous Language Policy Research Symposium, Albuquerque, NM.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Siekman, S. (2009). “Distance Delivery for Language Teacher Education: Learning through process.” National Association of Bilingual Education, Austin, TX.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Charles, W. (2009). “Indigenizing Assessment: Drawing on funds of knowledge through a community of learners.” American Association of Applied Linguistics, Denver, CO.
Charles, W., Coles-Ritchie, M., Romero-Little, E., Simms, C., & Sumida, E. (2008). “Reciprocity and Co-construction of Knowledge: The experience of university mentorship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars.” Anthropology and Education, San Francisco, CA.
Charles, W. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2008). “Integrating assessment with instruction authentically: A Yup’ik (Alaskan Native) Example.” National Association of Bilingual Education, Tampa, FL.
Charles, W., Coles-Ritchie, M., Councellor, A., John, T., Marlow, P., Parker Webster, J., Siekmann, S., Sikorski, K. (2008). Pursuing a PhD: Four Alaskans tell their story. Alaska Bilingual Multicultural Education/Equity, Anchorage, AK.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2007). “Teachers, language ideologies, and change: ESL programming at a secondary school.” International Conference on Language Teacher Education, Minneapolis, MN.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2006). “National Discourse, Language Ideologies, and Teacher Change” American Educational Research Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Huerta, G. (2004). “Teacher Case Studies of Language Ideologies,
Practice & Change: ESL Programming at Cherry High School.” American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2003). “Teacher case studies: Developing an ESL program with bilingual components in a rural high school.” TESOL International, Philadelphia, PA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2001). “What should we tell the ‘other’ teachers? Tips for sharing ideas about English Language Learners with content area teachers. Intermountain TESOL, Provo, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2000). “Graphic Organizers for ESOL Students” TESOL International, Vancouver, Canada.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (1999). “Fostering Success through Collaboration.” Intermountain TESOL, Salt Lake City, UT.
Invited Presentations & Workshops
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2022). Plenary address: “Implementing Writer’s Workshop in South Asia’s Multilingual Classrooms: Embracing indigenous knowledge.” South Asian Linguistic Association/LSN (Linguistics Association of Nepal) International Conference. Kathmandu, Nepal.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2022). “Academic writing for social transformation.” South Asian Linguistic Association/LSN (Linguistics Association of Nepal) International Conference Pre-Conference Workshop. Kathmandu, Nepal.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2022). “Action Research for Social Transformation 6-Day Workshop.” Collaboration with Tribhuvan University and the Regional English Language Office (RELO). Kathmandu, Nepal.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2022). “Editors’ Workshop: Peer Review and Feedback Tips.” Partnership with Open and Distance Education Center at Tribhuvan University and the Regional English Language Office (RELO). Kathmandu, Nepal.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2022). “Tips and Tricks for Enhancing Writer’s Workshop.” Esperanza School. West Valley City, Utah.
Cannon, A., Castillo, E. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2021). “Writing workshop 101 for language learners.” Esperanza School. West Valley City, Utah.
Castillo, E., Cannon, A. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2021). “Interactive literacy for Multilingual Learners.” Promise South Salt Lake. South Salt Lake, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Cain, P. (2019). “Creating a Bears Ears Curriculum as an Example of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy.” PBS Utah: Incorporating Native American Pedagogy in Utah Schools. Westminster College. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cain, P. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2018). “Creating a Bears Ears Curriculum as an Example of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy.” Tse’bii’nidzisgai Elementary School, Monument Valley, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2018). Critical Reflection for Civic Engagement. Westminster College, DUMKE Center for Civic Engagement, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2018). Working with English Language Learners for After-School Programs. Promise South Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2018). Working with English Language Learners in Service Learning Courses. Westminster College, Legacy Scholars, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2017). Supporting English Learners and International Students in College Writing. Westminster College, Writing Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Batchelor, H., Polychronis, S. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2016). “A Broad view of Diverse Learners. Presentation at the Utah Council of Education Deans Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2015). “Foundations of Language Acquisition for Supporting Refugees in Community Programs.” Presentation at the International Rescue Committee, Salt Lake City, Utah.
LeCluyse, C. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2015). “Highlights of Westminster College and South Salt Lake Partnership.” Plenary Session at the Utah Campus Compact Biennial Engaged Faculty Conference: Including Community in Higher Education, St. George, UT.
Huerta, G. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2014). “Using Theoretical Principles of Language Acquisition to enhance performance of English Learners.” Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1, Steilacoom, WA.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2012). “Utah’s Education Reform Initiative: Creating accurate teacher evaluations.” Keynote Speaker for KCPW’s Community Forum.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (2011). “Westminster Perspectives on Diversity.” Invited Panel Participant for the Bastian Diversity Lecture Series, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M., Flemmer, L., Gallager-Guertsen, T., & Huerta, G. (2007). Language diversity in-service training presented at Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT.
Huerta, G.C. & Coles-Ritchie, M. (2002). “Using ESL Teaching Strategies in The Classroom.” Lectures presented at Mt. Logan Middle School, Logan, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Huerta, G.C. (2001). “Using ESL Teaching Strategies in The Classroom.” Lectures presented at; Highland High School, SLC, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Huerta, G.C. (2000-1999). “Using ESL Teaching Strategies in The Classroom.” Lectures presented at Backman Elementary, SLC, UT; Coalville Elementary, Coalville, UT; Hunter High School, SLC, UT; Logan High School, Logan, UT.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (1999-2000). “Helping Language Minority Students in the Elementary Classroom.” Presentations for all elementary preservice educators, Department of Elementary Education, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. & Huerta, G.C. (1999). “Using ESL Teaching Strategies in Secondary Language Arts Instruction.” Lecture presented at the Utah Writing Project Workshop, Utah Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (1999). “Content Area Literacy: Real World Application.” Workshop developed and presented to Weber School District, Ogden, Utah.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (1992). “The Writing Process for EFL Students.” Workshop conducted for teachers at bilingual K-12 school on creative ways to teach writing through language learning. Colegio Americano de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.
Coles-Ritchie, M. (1990). “Creative Ways to Teach Conversation in the Adult ESL Classroom.” Workshop presented to EFL teachers at the USA Development Center in Cuenca, Ecuador.
University Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Level Courses
- Classroom Management (1 credit)
- Clinical Experience Placements/Supervision (1 credit)
- Diversity in Education: Learning Community (3 credits)
- Education in a Diverse Society Learning Community (3 credits)
- Educational & Multicultural Foundations (3 credits)
- English Language Learners in All Classrooms (2 credits)
- Exploring Hopi and Navajo (Diné) Nations (4 credits)
- Foundation of ESL/Bilingual Education (3 credits)
- Foundations of Education (4 credits)
- Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (4 credits)
- Immigration and Education (4 credits)
- Introduction to Teaching (3 credits)
- Language Teaching Methods (3 credits)
- Reading, writing and technology (3 credits)
Graduate Level Courses
- Assessment for Language Learners (3 credits)
- Content Literacy for Diverse Language Learners (4 credits)
- Cultural, Social and Historical Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- Culture, Family, and Community (3 credits)
- Educational linguistics (on-line course) (3 credits)
- ESOL in the Content Areas (3 credits)
- ESOL Instructional Strategies (3 credits)
- Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
- Introduction to Education (3 credits)
- Introduction to Research (2 credits)
- Language, Reading and Culture: Indigenous contexts (3 credits)
- Linguistic Analysis (distance course) (3 credits)
- Methods of Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
- Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
- Research Methods (3 credits)
- Research Project (3 credits)
- Secondary Methods Seminar (2 credits)
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Service (Regional & National)
| 2023 | Judge, Utah Educator’s Rising Competition |
| 2022 | Intermountain TESOL-Policy Secretary |
| Judge, Utah Educator’s Rising Competition | |
| 2021 | Mentor, McNair Scholar, Alondra Miranda |
| 2019–present | Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Nicole Wilson-Steffes, Education, Culture, and Society, University of Utah |
| 2019–2022 | Member, School Community Council, Highland High School, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 2017–2020 | Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Loni Manning, Education, Culture, and Society, University of Utah |
| 2019–present | Journal Review, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education |
| 2016–present | Steering committee, Utah Engaged Faculty Retreat |
| 2015–present | Journal Reviewer, International Journal of Inclusive Education |
| 2014–present | Journal Reviewer, JAIE (Journal of American Indian Education) |
| 2013–present | Journal Reviewer, AERJ (American Education Research Journal) |
| 2012 | Mentor, McNair Scholar, Robin Smith |
| Mentor, McNair Scholar, Wendolens Ruano | |
| 2011–present | Journal Reviewer, TESOL Journal |
| 2011–2013 | Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Maria Estrada, Education, Culture, and Society, University of Utah. |
| 2009–present | Journal Reviewer, Ethnography and Education |
| 2008–present | Journal Reviewer, International Journal of Multicultural Education (IJME) |
| 2008–2009 | Chair, Multilingual and Multicultural Education Committee, Council of Anthropology and Education |
| 2007–2011 | Co-chair, Doctoral candidate, Walkie Charles, Psychology & Linguistics Department, Completed Doctoral Degree, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2007–2008 | Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Kathy Sikorski, Anthropology Department, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2007 | Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Dennis M. Heaton, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Utah State University |
| Committee member, Doctoral candidate, Omar Gustoff, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Utah State University | |
| 2006–present | Proposal Reviewer, American Education Research Association (AERA), Teacher and Teacher Education |
| 2006–2007 | Committee member, Barbara Morgan, Instructional Technology Department, Completed Doctoral Degree, Utah State University |
| 2006 | Textbook reviewer, ESL/Bilingual Education section, SAGE Publications |
| Proposal reviewer, American Education Research Association (AERA), Teacher and Teacher Education | |
| 2005–2006 | Chair, Student Advisory Council (SAC), Department of Education, Culture and Society, University of Utah |
| 2003 | Textbook reviewer, ESL/Bilingual Education section, Allyn & Bacon Co. |
| 1999–2002 | Co-Chair, ESL Endorsement Committee, Departments of Secondary Education and Elementary Education, Utah State University |
| 1999–2001 | Chair, K-12 ESL/Bilingual Education, Intermountain TESOL |
| Member of Native American Task Force, Utah State University | |
| 1999 | Co-developer/writer of ESL Endorsement program, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. |