Ruby Lin

Ruby Lin is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Preparation Department of the School of Education at Biola University and serves as director of CalTPA. A first-generation college graduate, she brings extensive classroom experience and research expertise in teacher development to her academic role.

Education:

• Liberal Studies in Elementary Education (Biola University)
• Master's in Teaching (Biola University)
• Doctorate in Education (University of Southern California)

Her research centers on culturally responsive pedagogy for multilingual learners, teacher preparation for diverse classrooms, and the academic journeys of first-generation college students—particularly during crisis periods like the pandemic. Her work bridges practical classroom experience with scholarly inquiry to address systemic educational challenges.

As a former elementary educator with six years of public school experience, Dr. Lin emphasizes community engagement and family partnerships in teacher training. She contributes to curriculum development as a member of Biola's Core Curriculum Committee while balancing her academic responsibilities with family life as a mother of three children.