Leah Fonder-Solano

Leah Fonder-Solano is a Professor at the School of Social Science and Global Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. She specializes in teaching all levels of Spanish language and culture, coordinates teacher licensure programs, and contributes to CAEP accreditation efforts.

• Ph.D. in Spanish (University of Arizona, 1997)
• MA in Spanish (University of Arizona, 1995)
• BA in Spanish (University of Minnesota-Morris, 1991)

Her research spans contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature, Hispanic film studies, and Spanish language education, with particular focus on feminist themes and cultural identity in the works of Cristina Peri Rossi. Recent publications highlight digital pedagogy and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching literature and language.

Active in professional circles, she serves as a reviewer for Foreign Language Annals and contributes to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Her work bridges literary analysis, pedagogical innovation, and cultural interpretation through both in-person and online learning modalities.