Francesca Pugh-Opher, Ph.D.

Francesca Pugh-Opher, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director of Advising

  • Education

    • Walden University

      2012 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Learning, Instruction, and Innovation

      Activities and Societies: Journal of Educational Research and Practice - Journal Reviewer Multicultural Perspectives- Journal Reviewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Professional Learning Community for Advisors My research interests include teacher training, linguistics, foreign/second language learning, bilingualism, multicultural education, early childhood education, and literacy. My dissertation explored the experiences and perceptions of Mandarin Chinese teachers who use technology to teach Mandarin Chinese to early childhood learners (4-8 years) or (preschool-3rd grade).

    • Walden University

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      Master of Arts (M.A.) Public Administration
    • Arcadia University

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      Master of Arts (M.A.) Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Temple University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Criminal Justice
  • Experience

    • Philadelphia School District

      Sept 2000 - Aug 2003
      Teacher
    • Community Academy of Philadelphia CS

      Sept 2003 - Aug 2009
      Teacher
    • Camden County College

      Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
      Adjunct Professor
    • Islamic Academy of Delaware (IAD)

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2017
      Teacher and Supervisor of Early Childhood Program
    • Rowan University

      Aug 2018 - May 2021
      • Adjunct Professor

        Sept 2020 - May 2021
      • Academic Advisor

        Aug 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Temple University

      Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
      Academic Advisor
    • University of Pennsylvania

      Nov 2022 - now
      Associate Director of Advising
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diversity, equity and inclusion certification

      Rowan University
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Parent Volunteer

      Issued by Chinese School of South Jersey
      Chinese School of South JerseyAssociated with Francesca Pugh-Opher, Ph.D.
    • Principal

      Issued by Al Minhal Academy Islamic School
      Al Minhal Academy Islamic SchoolAssociated with Francesca Pugh-Opher, Ph.D.