On August 23, 2023, Heidi J. Faust of LLC Cohort 13 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title Doctor of Philosophy.
Her virtual defense went very smoothly and she gave a powerful presentation of her dissertation research, "Extending Professional Development through Community: A Case Study of Experienced Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers of Adults Teaching English to Young Learners in Peru."
The LLC Program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Heidi's committee:
Co-chairs:
Dr. Beverly Bickel, Language, Literacy, and Culture
Dr. Joan Shin, George Mason University, Advanced Professional
Teacher Development & International Education
Members:
Dr. JoAnn Crandall, Education
Dr. Silvio Avendano, subject matter expert
Dr. Craig Saper, Language, Literacy, and Culture
Congratulations, Dr. Faust!