Cheryl Bostrom

Cheryl Bostrom is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education at Bethel University, where she has been affiliated since 1995. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Regent University, 2020), an Ed.D. in Educational Administration (Bethel University, 2007), and prior degrees from Bethel University and Northwestern University.

• Education:
• B.S., Northwestern University-Saint Paul (1997)
• M.A., Bethel University (2005)
• Ed.D., Bethel University (2007)
• Ph.D., Regent University (2020)

Her research focuses on culturally valid assessment, English language learning, international education, and intercultural communication. She explores topics such as bilingual education, response-to-intervention frameworks, and online/blended learning models. Her work bridges pedagogical innovation with cultural relevance.

Her publications address e-learning paradigms, internationalization in Turkish universities, and assessment strategies for multilingual learners. Her 2021 doctoral dissertation on Hmong students' literacy development exemplifies her commitment to equity in education.

• Awards: Distinction at Northwestern University and perfect GPAs in her master’s, Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs.

Bostrom advises students in programs like the Ed.D. in K-12 Administration and Higher Education Leadership. She holds certifications in K-12 leadership, ESL instruction, and postsecondary teaching. She collaborates with organizations like TeachBeyond to advance transformative education globally.