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Dr. Andrea B. Hellman is a Professor of Linguistics and TESOL in the English Department at Missouri State University's College of Arts and Letters. She holds an EdD from Boston University and a master's from the University of Szeged. Her research focuses on teacher professional development, academic language acquisition, and multilingual education. She has authored/co-authored influential books like The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners and contributed to TESOL's Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. Her awards include National Professional Development Grants and the Christopher Brumfit Thesis Award. Hellman leads the iELT-Ozarks Project, addressing English learner needs in rural schools. She teaches courses such as Methods in TESOL, Sociolinguistics, and Second Language Acquisition.
- Education:
- EdD, Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies, Boston University (2008)
- MA, Egyetemi oklevél (Master's), József Attila University, Hungary (1990)
Research Interests: Dr. Hellman's work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing equitable instruction for multilingual students. She investigates academic language development, family engagement, and assessment frameworks. Her projects often partner with rural districts to enhance teacher training and learner outcomes.
Publications: Her recent works address remote teaching strategies, adult language education standards, and lexical acquisition. These contributions highlight practical solutions for diverse educational settings.
- Awards:
- National Professional Development Grant (U.S. DoE, 2016-2022 and 2021-2026)
- Christopher Brumfit Award (2008) for doctoral research in SLA
Grants & Teams: Leads the iELT-Ozarks Project, integrating university-district partnerships to support ELLs. Collaborates on federally funded initiatives for multiliteracy and language proficiency.
