Stephanie Abraham

Dr. Stephanie Abraham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Education at Rowan University's College of Education. Her work focuses on critical pedagogies addressing social justice in education, particularly through translanguaging practices and anti-racist methodologies. She teaches courses for pre-service and in-service teachers, emphasizing inclusive language and literacy strategies.

Her research explores how schools perpetuate or disrupt social inequities, with a focus on multilingual education, community-based literacy, and critical discourse analysis. Notable projects include a National Endowment for the Humanities-funded study in Oaxaca, Mexico, and a University of Georgia grant supporting innovative interdisciplinary research.

Dr. Abraham has published widely on translanguaging pedagogy, anti-racist storytelling, and the intersection of language policy and social justice. Her articles appear in journals like Radical Teacher and Discourse, reflecting her commitment to bridging theory and practice. Key contributions include critiques of the 'word gap' discourse and transnational teacher education collaborations.

• Grants: University of Georgia Innovative Research Grant, NEH Summer Teacher Scholarship
• Teaching: Courses in language pedagogy, literacy, and multilingual education
• Community Work: Community literacy programs, writing center advocacy

Her narrative-driven research emphasizes 'nepantla pedagogies'—integrating borderland theories to foster equitable education spaces. Current projects explore translanguaging in community writing programs and the role of storytelling in anti-racist curricula.