معرفی
Candace Albertian serves as Visiting Instructor, Program Advisor, and TESL Practicum Supervisor for the M.Ed. in TESL program at Framingham State University. An alumna of FSU's inaugural TESL Master's cohort, she played a pivotal role in advocating for the program's creation by directly contacting the Dean of Graduate Programs.
Education Background:
- BS in Elementary Education
- Master's Degree in TESL
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.) in Educational Leadership
Her research and professional focus centers on practical TESOL methodologies across diverse educational settings. With firsthand experience developing ESL programs from the ground up, she specializes in K-12 and adult ELL instruction, refugee student integration, and teacher endorsement training. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy for linguistically diverse classrooms, particularly in technical and community education environments.
Professional Contributions:
- Former ELL Coordinator and DESE trainer at Keefe Regional Technical School
- Developed statewide ESL endorsement courses for Massachusetts educators
- Directed adult education programs including 2000-student night school, HiSET, and Post Graduate ESL
Currently advising graduate students while sharing decades of field experience to enhance ELL instructional practices across Massachusetts educational institutions.
