Meredith McConnochie

Meredith McConnochie, Ph.D., is the Program Director for Early Childhood/Special Education and an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has served since 2017. She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Rutgers University
  • M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
  • B.S., Carnegie Mellon University

Her research focuses on bilingual education, critical pedagogy, and the experiences of Latino immigrant communities in K-12 settings, particularly exploring identity negotiation, teacher beliefs, and systemic inequities. She examines how classroom dynamics and institutional practices affect emergent multilingual learners and marginalized families.

Her publications (2016–2024) critically analyze issues like deficit discourses in education, identity formation in bilingual classrooms, and the role of documents in immigrant literacy. The work highlights intersections of language, power, and cultural capital in shaping educational outcomes.

No specific awards or grants are listed, though her research demonstrates significant scholarly engagement. She advises students in early childhood/special education programs and contributes to curriculum development in USJ’s education departments.

Her work connects to interdisciplinary collaborations in sociology, linguistics, and community studies, reflecting a commitment to equity-driven educational practices.