Carrie Larson

Carrie Larson, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Pacific University's Woodburn campus, where she coordinates the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. With prior experience as an elementary and middle school teacher and English Language Development Specialist, she integrates practical K-12 insights into her academic leadership. Fluent in Spanish, she actively engages with bilingual education communities across U.S. public school systems.

Her academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Educational Leadership (specialization: Curriculum and Instruction) from Portland State University

Dr. Larson's research investigates the lived experiences of bilingual elementary teachers who were formerly English language learners, analyzing their instructional strategies and collaborative dynamics with students in diverse classrooms. Her work bridges educational theory and practice, emphasizing culturally responsive teaching methodologies, teacher identity development, and equity-focused curriculum design within bilingual education frameworks.