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.

David Herman

David Herman, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Mark Pacheco

Mark Pacheco, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Sara Smith

Sara Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Timothy Vetere

Timothy Vetere, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Candace Harper, Ph.D.

Emeritus Associate Professor

Cindy Naranjo, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty Member