Professor Dr. Kerry Enright

Biography

Kerry Enright is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, in the School of Education. She specializes in language literacies, focusing on the relationship between language development and literacy practices among bilingual adolescents, particularly within Latinx communities. Her research emphasizes understanding the everyday uses of language among Latinx students, addressing how schools identify bilingual students with limited English proficiency and how these students navigate the academic demands of their coursework. Enright's work extends to inform effective teaching strategies that accommodate the unique learning needs of these students. She is also exploring how parents of autistic children integrate communication and informal learning within multi-profile households. With an extensive background in educational linguistics, Enright has received numerous accolades for her teaching and service. She has published widely on various topics related to language and literacy, contributing to significant academic discussions in her field.

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