Fabiola Ehlers-Zavala

Professor Fabiola Ehlers-Zavala is a faculty member in the Department of English at Colorado State University, specializing in TESL/TEFL. She holds a Ph.D. in English Studies from Illinois State University, alongside previous degrees from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile, and Illinois State University. Currently serving as President of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), her research focuses on second language/bilingual reading, assessment methodologies, and teacher preparation for multilingual contexts.

Her educational background includes a B.A. in English, M.A. in English, and Ph.D. in English Studies. Research interests emphasize practical solutions for K-12 English learners, advocacy in language teaching, and fostering diversity in STEM education through institutional partnerships. She has co-authored influential texts like Reading Strategies for Spanish Speakers and contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2003.

Key professional contributions include advancing bilingual special education policies, designing frameworks for teacher effectiveness, and exploring the intersection of engineering education with student diversity. Her work bridges theoretical applied linguistics insights with actionable classroom strategies for multilingual learners.