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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Sara Sparks

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Student

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Biography and Research Information

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Sara Sparks' research focuses on the experiences of immigrant and emergent bilingual students within educational settings. Her work addresses challenges related to acculturative stress and the pursuit of equitable educational access. Sparks has experience as an English Language Arts teacher and an ESL specialist, where she provided research-based instructional strategies and ensured institutional adherence to policies protecting immigrant and emergent bilingual students. She currently serves as an Academic Dean, overseeing teachers, leading professional development, and working to support student potential. Sparks holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Arizona State University, and a Master's and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. She has one publication, "Effects of Acculturative Stress on First- and Second-Year Immigrant Students," published in 2026, and collaborates with İbrahim Duyar.

Metrics

  • Publications: 1

Positions

  • Student 2022–present
    Arkansas State University Department of Education ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Effects of Acculturative Stress on First- and Second-Year Immigrant Students (2026)

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