Full Name
Michele de Goeas-Malone, M.A.
Job Title
Co-Director of the Education Program and lecturer in the Education and Language Acquisition
Company
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
Speaker Bio
Michele de Goeas-Malone is co-director of the Education Program and lecturer in the Education and Language Acquisition department at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY, where she brings expertise in linguistics, literacy, digital pedagogy, and culturally responsive teaching practices to her work with future educators. Under her leadership alongside her co-director, LaGuardia's Education Program received the 2025–26 Exemplary Program Award from the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP), recognizing outstanding innovation, impact, and excellence in preparing future educators.
With an M.A. in Linguistics from the CUNY Graduate Center and a B.A. in Speech Pathology and Linguistics from Queens College, Michele teaches a diverse range of courses including Introduction to Language, Foundations of Bilingual Education, Language and Literacy in Education (K-12), and Education Technology. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to bridge theory with practical classroom applications.
Michele's journey to academia exemplifies the transformative power of education and the theme of "Change Agents: From Classroom to Community." After leaving school in Trinidad at ninth grade, she returned to education in New York, earning her GED before completing her bachelor's and master's degrees at CUNY institutions. This personal experience of transformation fuels her commitment to helping students recognize their own potential and become agents of change in their communities.
Her research addresses critical intersections in contemporary education: ePortfolio pedagogy, digital learning environments, literacy, and the development of culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices. She is particularly focused on teacher preparation and identity development, exploring how educators can better serve diverse student populations. In March 2025, she was recognized by CUNY for her commitment to advancing teaching excellence and student success.
Michele's work demonstrates how educators serve as change agents by transforming not only classroom experiences but also empowering students to carry that impact into their communities. Her approach to teacher education emphasizes the connection between academic learning and real-world application, preparing future teachers to foster social impact and drive positive change in urban schools and diverse communities.
With an M.A. in Linguistics from the CUNY Graduate Center and a B.A. in Speech Pathology and Linguistics from Queens College, Michele teaches a diverse range of courses including Introduction to Language, Foundations of Bilingual Education, Language and Literacy in Education (K-12), and Education Technology. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to bridge theory with practical classroom applications.
Michele's journey to academia exemplifies the transformative power of education and the theme of "Change Agents: From Classroom to Community." After leaving school in Trinidad at ninth grade, she returned to education in New York, earning her GED before completing her bachelor's and master's degrees at CUNY institutions. This personal experience of transformation fuels her commitment to helping students recognize their own potential and become agents of change in their communities.
Her research addresses critical intersections in contemporary education: ePortfolio pedagogy, digital learning environments, literacy, and the development of culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices. She is particularly focused on teacher preparation and identity development, exploring how educators can better serve diverse student populations. In March 2025, she was recognized by CUNY for her commitment to advancing teaching excellence and student success.
Michele's work demonstrates how educators serve as change agents by transforming not only classroom experiences but also empowering students to carry that impact into their communities. Her approach to teacher education emphasizes the connection between academic learning and real-world application, preparing future teachers to foster social impact and drive positive change in urban schools and diverse communities.
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