Angelica DaSilva
Fellow for Literacy and TechnologyAngelica DaSilva is a dedicated literacy educator and researcher with teaching experience at both the university and K-12 levels. Her work focuses on improving literacy outcomes for multilingual learners, integrating innovative technologies, and advancing equity in education. Among her notable contributions, she served on the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) committee, where she helped develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for emerging bi/multilingual learners. She also implemented and coordinated the Seal of Biliteracy, provided teacher training and professional development, and taught pre-service education courses at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).
Her research portfolio includes studies on multilingual student identity and translanguaging, as well as co-authorship of a meta-analysis of writing interventions for K-12 English learners. Additionally, as co-PI on a project conducted at MTSU addressing censorship in classroom libraries, she advocates for equitable access to diverse and inclusive reading materials. With her interdisciplinary expertise, commitment to research-driven practices, and experience developing tools to support multilingual learners, Angelica is uniquely positioned to contribute to the Joan Ganz Cooney Center’s mission of fostering literacy and learning through evidence-based, technology-driven approaches.