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Kristi Wheaton serves as an Associate Professor of Education at George Fox University, where she has held faculty positions since 2008 after transitioning from a decade of elementary classroom teaching in California. Her professional identity centers on educational practices for linguistically diverse student populations.
Her academic credentials include:
- EdD from George Fox University
- MEd from Concordia University, Irvine
- BA from Biola University
Professor Wheaton's research and pedagogical focus emphasizes elementary-level education for second-language learners, particularly through ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) frameworks. Her classroom experience with K-12 multilingual students directly informs her scholarly approach to curriculum development and teacher training methodologies.
Professional certifications demonstrate specialized expertise:
- Oregon Initial Administrator License
- Oregon Initial II Teaching License (Early Childhood/Elementary) with ESOL Endorsement K-12
- California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development emphasis
