Kate Seltzer

Dr. Kate Seltzer is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Rowan University, specializing in critical literacy, technology integration, and multilingual education. Her work focuses on leveraging student bilingualism through translanguaging pedagogies, challenging oppressive language ideologies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. She co-authored influential works such as The Translanguaging Classroom and Translanguaging: A CUNY-NYSIEB Guide for Educators.

Education: B.A. in English and Women’s Studies from George Washington University; M.S. in Secondary English Education from CUNY Lehman College; Ph.D. in Urban Education from CUNY Graduate Center.

Research emphasizes expanding English-medium spaces to include diverse student language practices, particularly for emergent bilinguals. Key areas include raciolinguistic literacies, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and teacher professional development. Her publications (2021-2025) explore virtual learning integration, critical translingual approaches, and anti-oppressive classroom strategies.

Dr. Seltzer collaborates with the CUNY-NYSIEB Project, advocating for bilingualism maintenance and equitable education. Her teaching focuses on bilingual education methods and culturally responsive instruction.