Silke Reeves

Silke Reeves is a Professorial Instructor in German Language at George Washington University (GWU), joining in 2022. She specializes in teaching introductory German courses and fosters enthusiasm for the language and culture of German-speaking countries among beginners. Prior to GWU, she taught high school German in Arlington Public Schools (Virginia) and holds a Virginia teaching license in German and mathematics.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Göttingen (1992)
• PhD in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (1993)
• MA in Applied Mathematics, UCLA (1990)

Research & Teaching Focus: Committed to effective language pedagogy, Reeves emphasizes student engagement and communication success in early German learning. She aims to inspire lifelong interest in German language and culture.

Awards:Recipient of the 2019 Klett Award for Outstanding Virginia Novice Teacher of German, recognizing excellence in introductory language instruction.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Reeves focuses on classroom teaching and curriculum development. No grants mentioned in provided text.

Labs/Teams: No specific research labs or teams affiliated with her current role.