UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. Governors State University will present “A Conversation with Dr. Sonia Nieto,” Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. Dr. Nieto is a leader in the field of multicultural education, a renowned researcher and writer, and Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, in the College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She will be speaking about her recently published book, “Why We Teach Now.”
Dr. Nieto has taught students from elementary school through doctoral studies. Her research focuses on multicultural education, teacher education, and the education of Latinos, immigrants, and other students of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The free program is open to the public and includes a reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For further information on the event, contact Teri Sosa, Director Faculty Scholarship and Teaching Center at Governors State at 708-235-7567 or [email protected]. For more information on Dr. Nieto, visit www.sonianieto.com.
Governors State University is located at 1 University Drive, University Park, IL 60484.
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