Christine Hardigree

Dr. Christine Hardigree serves as Chair of the Education Department and Associate Professor of Education at Iona University. She holds a Ph.D. in English Education from the University of Virginia, an MA in Teaching from National-Louis University, and a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on literacy and language instruction for linguistically diverse populations, with prior experience as a teacher and administrator in diverse secondary schools across cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.

Her work emphasizes translanguaging practices, bilingual education, and the intersection of identity and language in educational settings. Key publications include studies on dual-language programs, argumentative writing in second-language contexts, and disciplinary literacy integration in K-6 classrooms. She co-authored a textbook on disciplinary literacy and contributed chapters to edited volumes on translanguaging theory and second-language resources.

Dr. Hardigree has presented widely at national conferences, including the American Association of Applied Linguistics and the American Education Research Association, focusing on topics such as identity negotiation in bilingual programs, language policy, and equitable teaching practices. Her contributions bridge theory and practice, advocating for inclusive educational strategies that empower multilingual learners.