ESOL Program Faculty
ESOL/Bilingual Education
Program Faculty
Welcome to the ESOL and Bilingual Education faculty page at the University of Florida. Encompassing a wide range of research specializations and professional pathways, our team is dedicated to cultivating exceptional researchers, teachers, and leaders in the field of language acquisition.
We deeply value the interdisciplinary nature of our work, drawing on theory and research from linguistics, psychology, sociology, and instructional technology to understand how humans acquire and use languages. Our goal is to empower future educators and scholars to address critical topics—from Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Bilingualism to Technology-Enhanced Instruction and CLIL.
Join us and embark on a transformative educational journey led by our dedicated faculty, where you will engage in rigorous coursework, teaching practica, and applied research opportunities designed to improve language education for diverse communities worldwide.
Candace Harper, Ph.D.
Emeritus Associate Professor
Cindy Naranjo, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty Member




