Sarah Capitelli

Sarah Capitelli is a Professor and Department Chair in Teacher Education at the University of San Francisco. She holds a PhD in Educational Linguistics from Stanford University and previously taught in bilingual classrooms for seven years. Her research focuses on improving educational conditions in linguistically segregated schools.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Educational Linguistics from Stanford University
• MPhil in Biochemistry from City University of New York
• BA in Physical Anthropology from Kent State University

Professor Capitelli's research examines oral language development for English learners and literacy development in bilingual children. She investigates how linguistic segregation impacts educational outcomes and develops strategies to create more equitable learning environments.

Her publications focus on bilingual education, teacher development, and educational equity, consistently exploring how pedagogical approaches can address language barriers in diverse classrooms.

She directs graduate students in teacher education programs and collaborates with school districts to implement research-based teaching practices.