CLD Professional Development
CLD Professional Development
About Us
WHAT Is CLD?
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Professional Development is a teacher’s education course developed by Stephanie Dewing and Mary Hanson. They have worked together for many years and are committed to helping equip teachers with the tools and strategies necessary to make a difference in the lives and academic success of their students. Their ability to support teachers has been expanded by being named official Colorado Department of Education approved English Learner professional development providers.
Stephanie Dewing
MA TESOL, University of Illinois
Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
It was a study abroad trip to Granada, Spain that sparked Stephanie's interest in language and culture and there was no turning back. She started her teaching career in Quito, Ecuador where she spent 2 years teaching at a K-12 bilingual school and local University. Upon returning to the U.S., Stephanie taught English and Spanish for many years in a variety of contexts, both K-12 and post-secondary education. In addition, since 2003, Stephanie has worked to support pre-service and in-service teachers with creative and innovative ways to meet the needs of their culturally and linguistically diverse learners in the classroom and beyond.
Mary Hanson
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MA TESOL, University of London
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Since her senior year at Michigan State University supporting Somalian sisters at their middle school in East Lansing, Mary has been passionate about working with students learning English around the world. With an extensive background in teaching English to both children and adults in Mexico, Poland, England, France, and in the United States, Mary has taught in public, private, and charter schools as well as in community colleges and universities. For the past eight years, Mary has worked with pre-service and in-service teachers to assist them in meeting the needs of the English Learners within their classrooms.
