Dr. Jamie Lynn Cardwell has been teaching various classes in ESL/EFL, curriculum methods (instruction/assessment), and teacher education for the past 23 years. Originally from Alton, IL, her experience ranges from children to adults in multilingual, diverse contexts in the U.S., Uganda, Turkey and the UAE. Dr. Cardwell holds a B.S. in Education, an M.A. in English/TESL, and a Doctorate in Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. She is an active participant in various organizations, conferences and roundtables. Her latest research focuses on Emirati achievement in the ADEK charter school project. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, playing the flute and travelling. Dr. Cardwell currently works as a Vice Principal at Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi, UAE.