GoMee Park

GoMee Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She specializes in language planning and policy, language assessments, and supporting K-12 multilingual learners in content areas. Through an interdisciplinary approach, her research explores the dynamic relationship between language policies and assessments, with a particular focus on multilingual learners in U.S. schools. Particularly, GoMee is interested in the impact of state-mandated assessments on the language ideologies of dual-language educators, highlighting the role of assessments as a powerful language policy tool. As a teacher educator, she is dedicated to supporting multilingual learners in content areas, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities while investigating how assessments can enhance their learning experiences. Her work on bilingual education earned her the 2022 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association for Bilingual Education. She has also contributed to journals such as the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, the Journal of English for Academic Purposes, and the International Journal of Science Education.