Pam Barger

Pam Barger is an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College Graduate School’s TESOL and Intercultural Studies program. She serves as Program Director of the English Language Partnership Programs and teaches courses spanning cross-cultural pedagogy, intercultural communication, and theological dimensions of language education.

• Education: Ph.D. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies (Loyola University Chicago), M.A. in Intercultural Studies/TESOL (Wheaton College), B.S. in Psychology (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), and Certificate in Online Teaching (University of Illinois)

Her research focuses on intercultural competency development, technology-mediated education access, and the intersection of gender, religion, and education in Southeast Asia. She has explored historical Thai educational systems like Veranda Schools and contemporary MOOC-based training initiatives.

Recent publications and presentations highlight her work on inclusive pedagogy through Thai Waterbuffalo Theology, pandemic-era cultural challenges, and democratizing education via digital platforms. She actively engages with academic networks including CIES, TESOL, and Fulbright Program advisory roles.

• Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholar recognition

While no current student advising details appear in the text, her professional affiliations span organizations like AAR, AAS, and Illinois TESOL-BE. She has taught ESL/EFL courses across all skill domains (writing, reading, listening, speaking, TOEFL) at institutions in Chicago and Thailand.