Heather Hendry Annegan

Dr. Heather Hendry Annegan is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, specializing in Foreign Language Education. She teaches courses in the MAT and MEd programs, focusing on PA certification, ESL endorsement, action research methods, and high-leverage teaching practices.

• B.A. in Spanish and Native American Studies from Colgate University
• MAT and PhD in Foreign Language Education from the University of Pittsburgh

Her research examines foreign language learning for students with disabilities, literacy development, content-based instruction, and teacher identity formation. She employs Activity Theory as a methodological framework.

Dr. Annegan's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to language education, with a focus on inclusive pedagogies and cultural responsiveness. Her work bridges K-12 classroom practices with global teaching applications.

• ACTFL Research Priorities Grant (2014)

She advises international students from China, Korea, Lebanon, Jordan, Taiwan, and Russia, and serves on committees like the Social Justice Curriculum Fair. Her professional service includes facilitating the Partnership for Advancing Globalized Education program and consulting for Pittsburgh-area school districts.