Dr. Kinga Varga-Dobai

Dr. Kinga Varga-Dobai is a professor of language and literacy education in the School of Education, where she has served since 2011 in both teaching and administrative capacities, including former department chair of Elementary Education and ESOL coordinator. Prior to her position at GGC, Varga-Dobai worked as the coordinator of the Georgia Children’s Literature Conference at The University of Georgia, where she was also the editor of the Journal of Language and Literacy Education (JoLLE). Before completing her doctoral studies, she taught fifth grade, as well as ESOL and language arts classes for middle and high school students.

Varga-Dobai’s research explores interculturalism, linguistically responsive practices, storytelling and teacher well-being, with a particular emphasis on teacher preparation and professional development. She employs qualitative, arts-based and feminist research methodologies to investigate how educators can create inclusive, culturally attuned learning environments. Through her work, Varga-Dobai bridges theory and practice, offering both scholarly insights and practical strategies to promote sustainable teaching practices in schools and higher education. She has published her work in national and international journals, including Literacy, Talking Points, Text and Performance Quarterly, and the International Journal of Multicultural Education, among others.