Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn
About Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn
Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn is an Associate Professor at UMass Boston, where she has worked since 2004. She specializes in professional development for educators in culturally diverse environments and directs the Including ALL Children program.
Work at UMass Boston
Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn has served as an Associate Professor at UMass Boston since 2004. Over her 20 years at the institution, she has contributed to the academic community by engaging in exchanges of faculty and students between industrialized and developing countries. This initiative aims to provide diverse educational perspectives and enrich the learning environment for students and faculty alike.
Education and Expertise
Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Boston College, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her academic background includes a focus on professional development for educators, specifically enhancing effectiveness in culturally diverse environments. She has expertise in qualitative research and clinical supervision skills, which supports her work in education.
Previous Academic Positions
Before her tenure at UMass Boston, Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut from 2002 to 2004. She also worked at Boston College, where she was a Donovan Scholar for one year in 1997 and served as an AHANA Fellow from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she was a NEBHE Fellow at Bridgewater State University for 11 months in 2001 to 2002.
Including ALL Children Program
Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn directs the Including ALL Children program, which is a grant-supported initiative focused on teacher education. This program aims to prepare educators to effectively teach in diverse classrooms, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in education.
Focus on Bilingual and Multicultural Education
In her role at UMass Boston, Jorgelina Abbate Vaughn emphasizes bilingual and multicultural education. Her work aims to address the needs of diverse student populations, ensuring that educational practices are inclusive and culturally responsive.