Mark R. Emerick

Mark R. Emerick is an Assistant Professor of Education at Vassar College, joining in 2023. His work focuses on language policy, multilingual learners' equity, and critical discourse analysis in educational contexts. He holds a B.A. in English Literature and M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Kutztown University, and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Temple University. Prior to academia, he taught ESL and English in secondary schools.

Education:

• B.A., English Literature, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
• M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction (Language Education), Kutztown University
• Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, Temple University

Research Interests: Dr. Emerick examines language ideologies in education policy, particularly how systemic inequities impact multilingual learners in Career and Technical Education (CTE). His work critiques 'whitened' professionalism standards and advocates for translanguaging as an equity-driven pedagogy.

Recent Work Trends: His publications analyze educator perceptions, policy gaps, and racialized linguistic practices in CTE. Recent themes include raciolinguistics, anti-racist pedagogy, and the intersection of diversity rhetoric with institutional practices.

Awards:

• National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Phi Delta Kappa Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement (Temple University)

Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on language policy, anti-racist pedagogy, and educational equity. Active in grants addressing multilingual learners' access to CTE pathways.