Research

PhD:  Multilingual, Multicultural Education Concentration on International Development Education Florida State University

MEd:  TESOL/Bilingual Education University of Massachusetts 

BA:  Music Minor in German Foreign Language) Seton Hill University

Working with language minority students in the rural south, and in inner-city public schools

Integrating technology in the second language classroom.

Developing cross-cultural/global awareness among students in K-12, and in teacher education.

Language education policy and practices among indigenous bilinguals (Andean languages/Spanish) in Peru, Bolivia, Chile

Educación de Niñas Rurales de los Andes:  Education on health issues and abuse of women in Andean rural regions.

Heath, I.A., & Judd, D. P. (2010)  Comparing strategies that focus on enhancing knowledge and appreciationof the relevance of cultural diversity issues for future teachers. Journal of Multiculturalism in Education. 6, 1,  pp. 275 -283   

.http://www.multiculturaljournal.com/volumes/6/pdf/heath.pdf