Edgar Serrano

Edgar Serrano is a Lecturer in Spanish within the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi's College of Liberal Arts. With over 30 years of professional experience spanning international business and education, he is an award-winning teacher actively promoting language learning through conferences and advocacy initiatives across local, regional, national, and international platforms.

His academic background includes:

• B.A. in Business Administration with minor in International Marketing, University of Mississippi (1992)
• M.A. in Modern Languages, University of Mississippi (2009)

Mr. Serrano's research focuses on Spanish pedagogy, biliteracy development, and cultural dimensions of language acquisition. He champions initiatives like the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy and tailors instruction for diverse age groups from early childhood through university level, emphasizing real-world cultural connections in language education.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• National Teacher of the Year, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), 2018
• Teacher of Excellence, Mississippi Foreign Language Association (MFLA), 2015
• Diversity Innovator Award, University of Mississippi, 2022-2023

As an educator, Mr. Serrano has mentored students across all age ranges while leading significant organizational efforts through his current role as Executive Director of the Mississippi Foreign Language Association and upcoming presidency of the National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL). His advocacy directly shapes language education policy and biliteracy standards in academic settings.