I presented my research poster, "Who Belongs in the Spanish Classroom? Racialized Participation and Investment in L2 Learning," co-authored with Candela Sevilla, at the Second Language Research Forum (SLRF). My research examined racialized patterns in participation, academic performance, attendance, and retention among African American students in university-level Spanish courses. Using student course data, I explored factors associated with achievement gaps and discussed ped

I presented my research, "Achievement Gaps in L2 Spanish Courses: Pedagogical Implications for African American Students in Higher Education," with Candela Sevilla at the Conference on Inclusive Foreign Language Education (CIFLE 2026). Our presentation examined achievement gaps among African American students in university-level Spanish courses and discussed the pedagogical implications for foreign language instruction. Through this work, I contributed to discussions on educa

Grateful for the opportunity to present at the AATSP Annual Conference in Orlando, FL (July 8–11) alongside Candela Sevilla. 🎤 Del aula a las redes: cómo los eduinfluencers reconfiguran la defensa del español Our presentation explored how Spanish-language eduinfluencers are transforming language advocacy beyond the classroom. We discussed how digital creators are reshaping the ways Spanish is promoted, taught, and valued, opening new opportunities for educators in the digita