Anne Rotich

Anne Rotich is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Department of African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. Her academic leadership includes directing the Undergraduate Programs, UVA in Kenya study abroad initiative, and the Swahili and Malagasy Language Programs. She can be contacted at ajr6y@virginia.edu.

• Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Social Studies and Global Education from Ohio State University
• Dual Master's degrees in African American and African Studies and Social Studies and Global Education from Ohio State University
• Bachelor of Education in Literature and Linguistics from University of Nairobi, Kenya

Her research focuses on:

• African Literatures and Cultures
• Swahili Language and Pedagogy
• Best practices in teaching Swahili to second language learners
• Challenges faced by displaced African refugee immigrants in the U.S.
• Community engagement through educational programs like Africa Day

Dr. Rotich's pedagogical approach emphasizes practical application, having received multiple grants to implement best practices in her classrooms and research. She actively collaborates with the local Swahili community and integrates cultural experiences into her teaching.