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 - Wanqiong Li

My name is Wanqiong Li, and I am a doctoral student in the Ed.D. program in Organizational Leadership. I have more than 16 years of experience in higher education in China, where I served as a university faculty member. I used to be a Chinese immersion program teacher in a U.S. elementary school for one year. These experiences across different educational and cultural contexts have shaped my commitment to multilingual learners, immigrant families, and educational equity. Through CABE Pepperdine, I hope to connect research with practice, amplify the voices of multilingual students and families, and collaborate with educators and community members to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments.

我叫李琬琼，是组织领导力项目的博士生。我在中国高等教育领域有超过16年 的工作经验，曾在中国的一所大学担任教师。我还曾作为中文沉浸式项目的教 师，在美国一所小学担任沉浸式中文教学工作。这些在不同教育和文化背景下 的经历塑造了我对多语言背景的学习者、移民家庭以及教育公平的关注。 通过加州双语教育协会佩珀代因大学分会，我希望将研究与实践结合起来，放 大多语言背景学生和家庭的声音，并与教育工作者和社区成员合作，创造更加 包容和公平的学习环境。

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 and MA in Teaching (online/hybrid programs) 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。