About
George May is a Lecturer in Arabic at Mount Holyoke College, with affiliations to Smith College and the Five Colleges Consortium. She serves as Faculty in the Department of Asian Studies and contributes to the Language Assistant Program.
- Ph.D. and M.A. in Curriculum Theory, University of Arizona
- Specializes in Arabic language pedagogy and bilingual education
- 20+ years of teaching experience in higher education
- Worked with United Nations missions in Kurdistan, Iraq to educate women
Her research focuses on language acquisition and innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly for Arabic language instruction. She combines theoretical curriculum development with practical classroom implementation, emphasizing bilingual education frameworks.
George May's professional experience spans international settings, integrating language education with cultural and humanitarian initiatives. She has contributed to language programs across multiple institutions in the Five College Consortium.
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