Miriam Jorge

Miriam Jorge is a Professor and the Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker Endowed Professor in Educator Preparation and Leadership at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She holds a PhD and MA in Applied Linguistics. Previously, she served as Associate Dean for International Affairs at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (2014–2017) and worked with Brazil's Ministry of Education. She has been a visiting scholar at UCSB and UNCC, teaching courses on race relations and the African Diaspora in Brazil.

Her research focuses on critical pedagogy, race and racism in education, multiculturalism, and internationalization in higher education. Key themes include academic literacies, teacher education, and social justice. Her work bridges applied linguistics with anti-racist and decolonial frameworks, particularly in language education contexts.

Her publications analyze post-pandemic educational challenges, anti-racism in applied linguistics, and decolonial approaches to language teaching. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her contributions highlight impactful discourse in educational equity and global pedagogical practices.