Soria Colomer

Soria Colomer is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Oregon State University. She previously held an Assistant Professor position at the University of South Florida. Her work focuses on transforming educational opportunities for marginalized youth and understanding language and identity dynamics in new immigrant communities. Dr. Colomer earned a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi (as part of the Mississippi Teacher Corps program), and a B.A. in Spanish & Economics from Millsaps College, where she was a Spanish Department Ford Fellow. Her research highlights teachers' roles in schools with growing bilingual populations and has been published in leading journals such as TESOL Quarterly, Urban Education, and Race, Ethnicity and Education.

Her research interests emphasize critical biliteracy practices, racial literacy in educational settings, and the intersection of teacher identity with instructional practices. She explores how educators' ethnic backgrounds and linguistic expertise shape their approaches in diverse classrooms. Dr. Colomer’s publications consistently address translanguaging strategies, dual language programs, and challenges faced by emergent bilingual students in new diaspora communities.

Dr. Colomer’s scholarly contributions demonstrate a commitment to equity-centered pedagogy and community-driven solutions in education. Her writings analyze structural barriers and teacher agency within evolving demographic landscapes, particularly in the southeastern U.S. and urban settings. Though no formal awards are listed, her work reflects sustained engagement with underrepresented populations and innovative methodologies.

In advising and grants, she has mentored through her prior and current academic roles but no specific grant details are provided in the text. Her collaborative efforts are evident through co-authored works with scholars like Eric Bauer and Lourdes Harklau. While no lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned, her research often involves fieldwork in schools and community partnerships, indicating active engagement with applied educational research contexts.