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Dr. Byron Booker serves as Assistant Chair for Graduate Education, Director of the TESOL program, and Assistant Professor of Education at Carson-Newman University. His expertise spans linguistics, pedagogy for multilingual learners, and educational leadership. He teaches courses on sociolinguistics, culturally responsive teaching, and leadership in education. Research focuses on school leaders' roles in supporting multilingual learners, particularly how legislation, litigation, and leadership shape linguistic and cultural identities.
Before joining Carson-Newman in 2022, he spent 18 years in public education as an administrator and teacher. Notable recognitions include Tennessee Teacher of the Year (2012) and Carson-Newman’s Triumph Award (2021). He has also taught English as a Foreign Language in Japan, China, and Russia. Dr. Booker holds a doctoral degree, as indicated by his title, though specific educational details are not listed.
He leads the TESOL program and contributes to graduate education initiatives. His work integrates design principles, content-integrated instruction, and evaluation methodologies in language learning contexts.
