Discover the Doctor, researcher and teacher: Sinélia Peixoto
Dr. Sinelia Peixoto’s research focuses on language, literacy, and standard language ideologies among diverse youth, exploring how students self-assess their reading and writing.
Key areas of her work include:
Adolescent Literacy: Analyzing how diverse middle-school students evaluate their literacy practices during enrichment programs.
Cultural Awareness and Support: Promoting equity and inclusion in middle-school environments, such as through international and cultural awareness clubs.
Standard Language Ideologies: Investigating the "ghostly presence" of traditional language norms in student self-assessments.
Articles Published:
More, Faster, Neater: Middle School Students’ Self-Assessed Literacy Concerns
When Would You Feel Like a Writer? Exploring Writing with Newcomer Students
Sinelia Peixoto is an award-winning ESOL teacher, author, and Doctor of Education known for founding the International and Equity Club at Georgetown Middle School in Delaware.
Background and Education
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Native of Brazil: Moved to the United States and became a passionate advocate for immigrant and diverse student populations.
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Doctorate in Education: Earned her Ed.D. from Salisbury University, where she was also a Holmes Scholar.
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Finishing the Principal Preparatory Program at the University of Delaware.
Teaching and Community Work
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Georgetown Middle School: Teaches English as a Second Other Language (ESOL/ELL) and English Language Arts in Delaware.
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International Club: Founded in 2024 to support the school's high Hispanic/Latino demographic, fostering cultural pride, community, and heritage celebrations.
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Grant Recipient: Received funding from The NEA Foundation and recognition alongside colleague Heather Langton for innovative teaching programs like "Write Your Story".
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