Amira Nash

Amira Nash

she/her

University of Iowa - Associate Director, Baker Teacher Leader Center

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Amira Nash

she/her

University of Iowa - Associate Director, Baker Teacher Leader Center

RAPIL Instructor for EDTL 3065: Secondary Methods

Education
  • MA - Teaching Leadership and Cultural Competency, University of Iowa
  • BA - Psychology, University of Iowa 
Teaching Interests

As a high school teacher, I taught sheltered American Studies, Success Center, Intermediate 1 English Language Development, and High Intermediate English Language Development for students identified as ELLs. I also taught Ethnic Studies and AP Psychology. I've also taught dual-credit courses Topics in Education and Exceptional Persons to high school students interested in becoming teachers at Kirkwood Community College. 

Research Interests

I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Iowa pursuing a PhD in Teaching and Learning in the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education program. My research interests include teacher education, culturally relevant pedagogy, language policy, and social context of education.

Professional Accomplishments

I am the Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs in the Baker Teacher Leader Center at the University of Iowa College of Education. Prior to this role, I taught high school social studies and students identified as English Language Learners for four years.