Judith Lessow-Hurley

Judith Lessow-Hurley is a Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at San José State University (SJSU), affiliated with the College of Education. She serves on the Academic Senate of the California State University system. Her expertise spans bilingual education, multicultural education, and religious diversity in public schools. Dr. Lessow-Hurley holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1980), along with degrees from C.C.N.Y. and Middlebury College. She has taught in bilingual/ESL programs in New York and Colorado.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, 1980
  • Middlebury College
  • C.C.N.Y.

Her research focuses on dual language instruction, second language learner support, and navigating religious diversity in educational settings. Key publications include The Foundations of Dual Language Instruction (2009) and Meeting the Needs of Second Language Learners (2003), which address teacher preparation and administrative strategies for inclusive education.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. No grant details or advising records are provided in the text. She is not associated with specific labs or teams beyond her departmental role.