Zurisaray Espinosa

Dr. Zurisaray Espinosa is a Clinical Assistant Professor of TESOL in the Department of Inclusive Education at Kennesaw State University. Her work focuses on bilingual education, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching, emphasizing support for multilingual students and educators.

• Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning (Language and Literacy Education), Georgia State University
• M.Ed. in English Education, Clayton State University
• B.S. in English Literature, Clayton State University

Her research integrates culturally relevant pedagogy, Chicana feminist theory, nepantlera pedagogy, and mindfulness. Publications include a chapter on antiracist ESOL education and bilingual storytelling research in Critical Storytelling: Multilingual Immigrants in the United States.

She actively presents on multilingual education and teacher preparation. Community involvement includes coordinating the Mentor Program for Creciendo Juntas with Los Niños Primero, focusing on curriculum development and leadership opportunities for Latina/o youth.