Raisa Ankeny
Associate Professor of Education, ESOL Coordinator
Raisa Ankeny, PhD, is a bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural educator. She serves as Associate Professor of Education, ESOL Coordinator, and Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at Stetson University. Her work is grounded in a commitment to educational equity and the belief that multilingualism is a valuable asset for students, families, schools, and communities.
- PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, New Mexico State University
- MA, TESOL, University of Central Florida
- BA, Psychology, University of Central Florida
Biography
Raisa Ankeny earned a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in TESOL and Bilingual Education from New Mexico State University and a Master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Central Florida. She has taught English and Spanish internationally in South Korea and Turkey and has worked with multilingual learners across K–12, adult education, higher education, and community-based settings throughout the United States.
Her research focuses on culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, bilingual education, teacher preparation, and educational policies affecting multilingual learners. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on topics including English learner instruction, bilingualism, family engagement, language policy, teacher professional development, and dual language education. At Stetson, Professor Ankeny teaches courses in bilingualism, language and culture, multicultural education, and ESOL methods. As Director of Latin American and Latino Studies, she promotes interdisciplinary learning and global engagement and has led students on study-abroad experiences in Puerto Rico through Stetson’s Mentored Field Experience program. These immersive experiences connect students with the island’s rich linguistic, cultural, and educational landscapes while fostering critical reflection on language, identity, and community.
More About Raisa Ankeny
Areas of Expertise
- Bilingual and Dual Language Education
- Teacher Preparation for Multilingual Learners
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
- Family, School, and Community Partnerships
- Language Policy and Educational Equity
Course Sampling
- EDUC 300: Applied Linguistics
- EDUC 313: Curriculum and Assessment of Bilinguals
- EDUC 315: Language Arts and Literature for Children
- EDUC 428: Reading Practicum
- EDUC 375V: Global Systems in Education
- LALS 103: Mentored Field Experience
- Bilingual Education
- Dual Language Program Development and Implementation
- Teacher Preparation for Multilingual Learners
- Language Policy and Educational Policy
- Ankeny, R. (2024), "It’s not just kids that don’t speak English: leaning toward teacher preparation for multilingual learners", PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice,
- Ankeny, R. (2024). Bilingualism is a Collective Superpower. Literacy Today, 30-31
- Ankeny, R., & Oslick, M. E. (2021). Building ESOL Networks (Project BEN) as Pathways of Change: Innovative Professional Development for Teachers of ELs and Teacher Candidates. PDS Partners, 16(2), 57-60.
- Ankeny, R., Marichal, N., & Coady, M. (2019). Emerging Teacher-Leaders for English Learners: A Professional Development Model in Rural Florida. School Leadership Review, 14(2), 4.
- Ankeny, R. (2019). Interweaving technology and language goals to promote academic vocabulary: The role of WhatsApp in an intensive English classroom. TESOL Journal, 10(3), 457– 460.
- Ankeny, R. & Coady, M.R. (2019). English Learner Instruction at the Center: A Modified Teacher Evaluation Protocol. OASIS Summary of Coady, M. R., Miller. D., Zeyjun, J., Heffington, D. et al. (2019). Can effective teaching be observed?: Validation of an EL-modified Framework for Teaching Observation Protocol. TESOL Quarterly.
- Coady, M. R., Ankeny, B., & Ankeny, R. (2022). Is Language a ‘Right’ in US Education?: Unpacking Castañeda’s reach across federal, state, and district lines. Language Policy, 1-25.
- Coady, M.R., Miller, D., Dejong, E., Heffington, D., Owaleska, A., Yilmaz, T., Ankeny, R. (2019). Can English Learner Teacher Effectiveness be Observed?: Validation of an EL-Modified Framework for Teaching. TESOL Quarterly. DOI: 10.1002/tesq.544 Coady, M.R., & Ankeny, R. (2019). Engaging Multilingual Families: Research and Practice for Educators. LEARN Journal.
- Coady, M. R., Marichal, N., Olszewska, A., Ankeny, R., Long, A., Shafiei, H. & Chakraborty, R. (2023). “It’s like fuel”: Igniting rural English learner education through place-conscious professional development. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 39(1).
- Marichal, N.M., & Ankeny, R. (2023). En la Brega: Puerto Rican Female Scholars Navigating US Educational Pathways. In Kayi-Aydar, H., Steadman, A. & Shea, K. (Eds.), Narratives of TESOL Professionals: Experiences Navigating the Doctoral Program. Cambridge University Press.