California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)

President - JinHee Lee

My name is JinHee Lee, and I am a student in the Doctor of Education in Learning Technology program. I am passionate about learning different languages and believe languages connect people because languages reflect cultures. I am honored to serve as President of the CABE Pepperdine chapter. I look forward to collaborating with fellow students and supporting diverse education communities in line with CABE’s mission.

저는 교육기술 박사 과정에 재학 중인 이진희입니다. 저는 다양한 언어를 배우는 것에 열정을 가지고 있으며, 언어는 문화를 반영하기 때문에 사람들을 연결하는 매개체라고 믿습니다. CABE 페퍼다인 지부의 회장으로 봉사하게 되어 매우 영광입니다. 앞으로 동료 학생들과 협력하며 CABE의  사명에 따라 다양한 교육 커뮤니티를 지원하는 일을 기대하고 있습니다.

 

Vice President - Brenda García Castro

My name is Brenda García Castro, and I am a doctoral student in the Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. I hold degrees in Secondary Bilingual Education (M.Ed.), School Administration (M.Ed.), and Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy (Ed.D.). As an assistant principal, researcher, and advocate, I am deeply committed to uplifting the voices of immigrant families and honoring their lived experiences to shape initiatives that embrace the intersection of multilingualism, culture, and educational systems, ensuring holistic support for their growth and well-being.

As an immigrant and English learner, my personal journey fuels my purpose. The opportunities I have received inspire me to serve others with compassion and intentionality. I am proud to serve as Vice President of the CABE Pepperdine chapter and look forward to collaborating, growing, and advancing equity in our communities.

Me llamo Brenda García Castro y soy estudiante de doctorado en Liderazgo y Cambio Global. Tengo títulos en Educación Secundaria Bilingüe (M.Ed.), Administración Escolar (M.Ed.) y Liderazgo, Administración y Políticas Educativas (Ed.D.). Como subdirectora, investigadora y defensora de derechos, estoy profundamente comprometida con la difusión de las voces de las familias inmigrantes y el reconocimiento de sus experiencias para impulsar iniciativas que integren el multilingüismo, la cultura y los sistemas educativos, garantizando un apoyo integral para su crecimiento y bienestar.

Como inmigrante y estudiante aprendice de inglés, mi trayectoria personal impulsa mi propósito. Las oportunidades que he recibido me inspiran a servir a los demás con compasión e intencionalidad. Me enorgullece ser vicepresidenta del capítulo Pepperdine de CABE y espero colaborar, crecer y promover la equidad en nuestras comunidades.

Secretary / Treasurer - Yujing Li

Yujing Li is a doctoral student in the Ed.D. in Learning Technologies program at Pepperdine University. With a background in Early Childhood Education (B.A.) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A. in TESOL), she is passionate about fostering personal growth and holistic development in young learners.

Having personally experienced second language acquisition in diverse environments, she became deeply aware of the unique challenges young children face when learning a second language (L2) in a predominantly first-language (L1) setting. This inspired her current research,which focuses on the effectiveness of Mandarin instructional materials in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in the United States.

是佩珀代因大学学习科技博士项目的在读博士生。她拥有学前教育学士学位以及对外英语教学(TESOL)硕士学位,始终致力于促进幼儿的全面成长与发展。由于曾在多种语言环境中学习第二语言,她深刻体会到年幼儿童在以第一语言(L1)为主的环境中学习第二语言(L2)所面临的独特挑战。这一经历促使她开展当前的研究,聚焦于在美国双语沉浸式教学(DLI)项目中,汉语教学材料的有效性与适用性。

Membership Chair - Lizeth Sandoval

My name is Lizeth Sandoval, and I’m currently a student in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University. My focus of study explores the intersectionality of multilingualism and specific learning disabilities, with a focus on how these identities shape educational access and equity. As a longtime advocate for inclusive learning environments, I’m passionate about amplifying diverse voices. With my professional background as an educational therapist, I support communities through culturally responsive strategies, collaborative dialogue, and a deep commitment to justice. I believe that meaningful change begins with listening, learning, and leading with heart. I’m excited to be part of the board and contribute my perspective as both a scholar and practitioner. 

Me llamo Lizeth Sandoval y actualmente estudio el doctorado en Liderazgo Global y Cambio en la Universidad Pepperdine. Mi enfoque de estudio explora la interseccionalidad del multilingüismo y las discapacidades específicas del aprendizaje, con especial atención a cómo estas identidades influyen en el acceso y la equidad educativa. Como defensora de aprendizaje inclusivos desde hace mucho tiempo, me apasiona amplificar las voces de la diversidad. Con mi trayectoria profesional como terapeuta educativa, apoyo a las comunidades mediante estrategias culturalmente receptivas, diálogo colaborativo y un profundo compromiso con la justicia. Creo que un cambio significativo comienza escuchando, aprendiendo y liderando con el corazón. Me entusiasma formar parte de la junta directiva y contribuir mi perspectiva como académica y profesional.

 

Faculty Liaison - Kevin Wong, PhD

Kevin Wong is an Associate Professor and Chair of the MA in TESOL program at Pepperdine University in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He received his PhD in Teaching and Learning at New York University, specializing in literacy and multilingual education. His research and teaching are devoted to working with teachers to provide multilingual students with linguistically and culturally sustaining, equitable, and humanizing learning environments.

黃浩文博士是佩珀代因大學教育和心理學研究生院準聘-長聘制的副教授和TESOL碩士項目

的主席。他在紐約大學獲得哲學博士學位，專攻識字和多語言教育。他的研究和教學致力

於與教師合作，為多語言學生提供語言和文化上持續、公平和人性化的學習環境。