Amy C. Peria

Amy C. Peria serves as a Lecturer in Filipino at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, teaching heritage and second language learners at beginning and intermediate levels. Fluent in Tagalog and Pangasinan, she is actively expanding her linguistic capabilities by studying Ilokano and Cebuano.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Language and Literature, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
• Currently pursuing Master's degree in Second Language Studies, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Her research critically examines family language policy dynamics, heritage language acquisition frameworks, pedagogical approaches in multilingual contexts, and cognitive processes in second language reading comprehension.

Professional contact details include office location in Spalding Hall 453A and direct telephone access at (808) 956-4549.