Suzanne Panferov Reese completed her graduate studies at Ohio State University, earning both a PhD and MA in Foreign and Second Language Education and an MA in Russian Literature. Dr. Panferov Reese’s research focuses on language program administration, professional development, teacher training, pedagogy, and literacy acquisition. She has published on topics ranging from teachers transitioning into professional leadershiroles, ESL program marketing, and parental support for K-12 ELL students. She has presented in numerous countries on issues of professionalizing and empowering teachers, professional development, leadership, and teaching methodologies. In 2009, she participated in a Fulbright Administrator Exchange in Jalisco, Mexico. Dr. Panferov Reese served as President 2012-2013) of the TESOL International Association Board of Directors and has served on the TESOL Board of Directors 2008-2014) and in the capacity as the TESOL Convention Program Chair 2007) and Professional Development Chair on the UCIEP Steering Committee 2005-2008) Additionally, she served as the Vice President and President 2014-2016) of UCIEP.