Daniela Silva

Daniela Silva is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio, specializing in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL) program. Her work centers on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, with a focus on challenging deficit views toward multilingual learners and preparing educators for multicultural contexts.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, University of Texas at San Antonio (2018)
  • M.A. in Modern Languages (TESOL and Spanish Specializations), University of Mississippi (2014)
  • B.A. in Teaching Certification (Portuguese-English and Corresponding Literature), Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (2007)

Her research explores critical approaches to language teaching, multicultural education, and the intersectionality of race, language, and identity in teacher education. She actively contributes to the academic community by serving on the TESOL Journal editorial advisory board, co-chairing the TESOL Intercultural Communication Interest Section, and reviewing conference abstracts for TESOL, AAAL, and AERA.

Notable scientific achievements include recognition as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Miami (2008) and presentations at major conferences such as the AILA World Congress (2024) and TESOL International Convention (2024, 2023, 2022). Her publications address topics like critical language awareness, colonial pedagogies, and raciolinguistic perspectives in education.