Jessica Sertling Miller

Jessica Sertling Miller is a Professor of French and Chair of the Languages Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has taught French at all levels since 2006 and is a certified ACTFL OPI Tester.

• Ph.D. in French Linguistics (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007)
• M.A. in French Literature (St. Louis University, 2001)
• M.A. in English Linguistics (Université Marc-Bloch, Strasbourg, 2001)

Her research focuses on second language acquisition, phonetics, and proficiency development, emphasizing equitable instructional design and flipped learning to enhance academic integrity and communicative success. Her work addresses cognitive load management, error analysis, and technology integration in language classrooms.

Recent publications highlight trends in virtual language pedagogy, diversity in curriculum, and assessment frameworks for sustainable program development. Key themes include empathy, equity, and intercultural immersion.

• Wisconsin Language Teacher of the Year (2024)
• AATF National Exemplary Program (2017 & 2020)
• ACTFL Global Engagement Initiative Award (2015)
• Wisconsin-AATF Award of Recognition (2016)

Miller’s grants include the ACTFL Global Engagement Initiative Award for her course 'Cajun Watershed & Intercultural Immersion Program.' She advocates for universal design principles to foster academic integrity across teaching modalities.