Cynthia Leathers

Cynthia Leathers is a faculty member in the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach, where she serves as the World Languages Faculty Advisor in the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP). Her office is located in AS 317, and she holds regular office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, available both in-person and via Zoom by appointment.

Her work focuses on supporting future educators in world language instruction, particularly within secondary education settings. With a strong commitment to teacher preparation, her areas of expertise include world language pedagogy, bilingual education, curriculum development, and equitable teaching practices. She plays a key role in guiding credential candidates through their academic and clinical training.

Cynthia Leathers contributes to the mission of the Teacher Education department by mentoring aspiring language teachers and ensuring alignment with state and national standards for language instruction. Her efforts support the development of culturally responsive and linguistically effective educators.

She is actively engaged in faculty advising and program coordination but no research publications or funded projects are listed in the available information.