Zaline Roy-Campbell

Zaline Roy-Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University. Her work focuses on literacy pedagogy, language policy, and multicultural education with a particular emphasis on African contexts. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993), and has authored/co-authored several books including Empowerment through Language: The African Experience (2001) and Language Crisis in Tanzania (1997).

• Education Background:
• Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993)
• M.A., Sussex University (1978)
• B.A., Macalester College (1973)

Her research explores literacy practices in global contexts, advocating for the inclusion of African languages in education systems. Recent work addresses translanguaging strategies, equitable literacy instruction for marginalized populations, and the role of storytelling in language learning. She actively participates in professional service roles including editorial board memberships and international education initiatives.

Teaching focuses on literacy methods for K-12 education, academic writing, and ESL instruction. She has consistently taught courses like EED 425 Intermediate Grade Literacy Methods and RED 615 Teaching Academic Writing since 2020.