Suzanne K Panferov Reese
- Specialist, Public / Applied Humanities
- Professor, Public / Applied Humanities
- Chair, Second Language Acquisition / Teaching - GIDP
- Professor, Second Language Acquisition / Teaching - GIDP
- Director, Critical Languages Program
- Member of the Graduate Faculty
- (520) 261-9441
- Richard P. Harvill Building, Rm. 307
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- panferov@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Suzanne Panferov Reese currently serves as chair of SLAT and faculty in Public and Applied Humanities. Recently, she served as the Associate Vice President of Global Engagement for the University of Arizona (UA) UA Global (UAG). In this capacity, she led global engagement activities including programming and assessment for Study Abroad and Student Exchange and International Student Services, and supported the university strategic plan implementation while supporting day to day division operations.
From 2017-2018, she served as the Interim Vice President of UA Global Initiatives, overseeing all units including Study Abroad and Student Exchange, International Student Services, International Faculty and Scholars, Short-Term Programs, Marketing and Communications, Finance and HR, Tech.Global, International Partnerships, New Initiatives and Special Projects, Global Resiliency, Passports, and the Confucius Institute. During her tenure with OGI, she initiated both a division level review of strategic priorities as well as a provost- level review in coordination with the Office of International Education of all global and international initiatives of the UA.
Panferov Reese also teaches on the interdisciplinary faculty for the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) program and in continuing status as Full Faculty Specialist in Public and Applied Humanities in the College of Humanities. She continues to chair and serve on several dissertation committees as well.
Prior to her work with UAG and OGI, Panferov Reese worked for over a decade in the field of international education in various roles. She served as the Director of the Centers for the Applied and Public Humanities (CAPH) and the Director of the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona. As Director of CESL for 14 years, Panferov Reese developed several new curricular programs for international students and professionals with global partners, both in the US and abroad (e.g. in China, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Russia), focusing on English language teaching and pedagogy. Under her leadership, CESL achieved the highest level of national accreditation by CEA for an ESL center and was awarded various grants and special programs. Additionally, she oversaw all faculty, and administrative services including, student recruitment, student immigration, and finances. As Director of CAPH, she coordinated and united the administration of the National Center for Interpretation, the Writing Skills Improvement Program, and the Critical Languages Program. Prior to working at the University of Arizona, Panferov Reese served as a Program Specialist and Course Coordinator for the Ohio State University ESL Composition Program and as instructor for ten years
Panferov Reese has a vast global and domestic professional network from actively serving in local, national, and international leadership roles in addition to being member of many academic and professional organizations throughout her career. Panferov Reese served a long tenure of international leadership positions with TESOL including: an officer (2011-2014) of the TESOL International Association Board of Directors and as President in 2012-2013, Director on the TESOL Board of Directors (2008-2011) and as the TESOL Convention Program Chair (2007). She also served in leadership roles for UCIEP, the Consortium of university-governed IEPs, as Vice-President of UCIEP (2014-2016) as well as President (2016-2017), and the Professional Development Chair (2005-2008). She has also served locally on the board for the Ohio TESOL association.
Panferov Reese’s research focuses on language program administration, professional development, teacher training, pedagogy, and literacy acquisition. She has published on topics ranging from teachers transitioning into professional leadership roles, ESL program marketing, and parental support for K-12 ELL students. Panferov Reese is a frequent presenter for TESOL, NAFSA, and AIEA, among other venues, and has presented in numerous countries on issues of professionalizing and empowering teachers, professional development, leadership, and teaching methodologies.
Panferov Reese completed her graduate studies at The Ohio State University, earning both a Ph.D. and M.A. in Foreign and Second Language Education and an M.A. in Russian Literature. She earned her B.A. in Russian and German studies from Juniata College studying abroad one year on exchange in West Germany and another year in the USSR. In 2017, she was selected to participate in the Association for International Education Administrators (AIEA) Senior International Officer Academy. Additionally, in 2009, she participated in a Fulbright Administrator Exchange in Jalisco, Mexico.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Foreign/Second Language Education
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Exploring the literacy development of Russian and Somali ESL learners: a collaborative ethnography
- M.A. Foreign/Second Language Education
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- M.A. Russian Language and Literature
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Allegorical representations of Stalin in modern Russian literature
- B.A. German and Russian Studies
- Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (2003 - Ongoing)
- Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH (1998)
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (1993 - 2003)
Awards
- Fulbright Administrator Fellowship
- Fulbright-COMEXUS, Summer 2009
- Ohio TESOL George Hertrich Service Award
- Ohio TESOL, Fall 2003
Interests
Research
language program administration, leadership, L2 teaching methodology, professionalization of teachers
Teaching
global education, intercultural competence
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Advanced Language Study I
CRL 301 (Spring 2025) -
Advanced Language Study II
CRL 302 (Spring 2025) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2025) -
Elementary Lang Study
CRL 101 (Spring 2025) -
Elementary Lang Study
CRL 102 (Spring 2025) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 201 (Spring 2025) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 202 (Spring 2025) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 297A (Spring 2025) -
Internship
SLAT 693 (Spring 2025) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Spring 2025) -
Advanced Lang Study
CRL 397A (Fall 2024) -
Advanced Language Study I
CRL 301 (Fall 2024) -
Advanced Language Study II
CRL 302 (Fall 2024) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2024) -
Elementary Lang Study
CRL 101 (Fall 2024) -
Elementary Lang Study
CRL 102 (Fall 2024) -
Independent Study
CRL 399 (Fall 2024) -
Independent Study
PAH 499 (Fall 2024) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 201 (Fall 2024) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 202 (Fall 2024) -
Intermediate Lang Study
CRL 297A (Fall 2024) -
Internship
SLAT 693 (Fall 2024) -
Prosem Sec Lang Acqsn+Tchng
SLAT 596Y (Fall 2024) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Fall 2024) -
Specialized Lang Study
CRL 497A (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Internship
SLAT 693 (Summer I 2024) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2024) -
Independent Study
SLAT 699 (Spring 2024) -
Internship
SLAT 693 (Spring 2024) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Spring 2024) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2023) -
Independent Study
PAH 499 (Fall 2023) -
Prosem Sec Lang Acqsn+Tchng
SLAT 596Y (Fall 2023) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Independent Study
SLAT 699 (Summer I 2023) -
Internship
SLAT 693 (Summer I 2023) -
SLAT Practicum
SLAT 694A (Summer I 2023) -
Creating Imagining Innovating
PAH 221 (Spring 2023) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2023) -
Internship
SLAT 693 (Spring 2023) -
SLAT Practicum
SLAT 694A (Spring 2023) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Spring 2023) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2022) -
SLAT Practicum
SLAT 694A (Fall 2022) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Fall 2022) -
Tpc Sec Lang Acqsn+Tchng
SLAT 596Y (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Creating Imagining Innovating
PAH 221 (Spring 2022) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Spring 2022) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2021) -
Senior Capstone
PAH 498 (Fall 2021) -
Tpc Sec Lang Acqsn+Tchng
SLAT 596Y (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Creating Imagining Innovating
PAH 221 (Spring 2021) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2021) -
Intro to Applied Humanities
PAH 200 (Spring 2021) -
Creating Imagining Innovating
PAH 221 (Fall 2020) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2020) -
Independent Study
SLAT 699 (Fall 2020) -
Tpc Sec Lang Acqsn+Tchng
SLAT 596Y (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2020) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2019) -
Internship
PAH 593 (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Independent Study
PAH 399 (Summer I 2019) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2019) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2018) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2017) -
Language Program Admin
SLAT 571 (Spring 2017) -
Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Dissertation
SLAT 920 (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Chapters
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2023). Best Practices Organized around Overarching Themes: Suzanne Panferov Reese's Best Practices. In English Language Program Administration: Leadership and Management in the 21st Century(pp 296-297). Springer. doi:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-28601-8
- Kling, J. M., & Panferov, S. (2012). Retooling for a New Career: From Teacher to Administrator. In Reigniting, Retooling and Retiring in English Language Teaching. University of Michigan Press.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2012). Transitioning from Teacher to Administrator.. In A handbook for language program administrators(pp 3-18). Alta Book Center Publishers: Burlingame, CA.
Journals/Publications
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2019). Intensive English Programs Questions and Considerations. American Council of Education.
- Panferov, S. (2010). Increasing ELL parental involvement in our schools: Learning from the parents. Theory Into Practice, 49(2), 106--112.
- Panferov, S. (2008). Promoting Intensive ESL Programs: Taking Charge of a Market. Leadership in English language teaching and learning, 178--185.
- Panferov, S. (2000). One Immigrant Student's Literacy Journey to the University..
Presentations
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2022, March). Preparing TESOL Professionals to be Teacher Leaders: TESOL Teacher Education Interest Strand Panel. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA: TESOL International Association.More infoNow, more than ever, ESL teachers are called to support ELs beyond the English language classroom. Unfortunately, few teachers have the leadership preparation needed to do so. This panel presents examples of teacher leadership development in the areas of policy, coaching, PD delivery, strategic planning, and curricular design.Co-Panelists: Benegas, Reynolds, and Whiting
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2021, Fall). Crossing over: Navigating the Transition into Leadership. TESOL International Teacher Education Interest Section WebinarTESOL International.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2021, July). Intercultural Competence and the 2020(1) Olympics.. Humanities Seminars, Special Community Presentation.. Online Panel: College of Humanities, University of Arizona..
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2020, February). The vital role of languages in internationalization. Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Annual Conference. Washington D.C.: Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2020, January). Internationalizing the Curriculum through Introspective International Experiences: Short‐Term Programs. CERCLL 2020: Internationalizing the Curriculum: The Role of Intercultural Competence. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2018, February). Best Practices in ESL Program Oversight. Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Annual Conference. Washington D.C.: Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2016, April). Preparing Future Colleagues in Program Administration. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2016, April). Setting the Parameters: Definitions and Data of IEP Success Content Area: Intensive English Programs. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2016, April). University IEPs, the Private Sector, Accreditors, and the Accreditation Act Content Area: Intensive English Programs. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2016, October). Membership Associations: Supporting Members in Times of Change. English USA Stakeholders Conference. Washington D.C.: English USA.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2016, September). From Intensive English Program Instructor to Administrator: Transitioning for Success. NAFSA Collegial Conversations Series. Virtual: NAFSA International Educators.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2015, February). Leveraging the Intensive English Program (IEP) to Boost Campus Internationalization : Challenges and Successes. Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Annual Conference. Washington DC USA: Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2015, March). IEP Contributions to Campus Internationalization. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Vancouver, Canada: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2015, May). Internal and External Intensive English Programs: Implications for Accreditation. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Convention. Boston, MA. USA: NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2015, May). Workshop Series: “Individualized Learning,” “What Makes an Amazing Faculty,” and “Faculty as Leaders.”. Distinguished Visiting Scholar Series. Cairo, Egypt: American University Cairo.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2014, June). Workshops on “Becoming a Program Administrator” and “Our Future Directions as Leaders” and Plenary, “Teachers as Leaders in the Profession of EFL.” Plenary Speaker.. English Language Forum 2014. Doha, Qatar.: Qatar University.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2013, March). Presidential Plenary: The TESOL Journey in Developing Great Teachers. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2013, May). Teachers as Daring Leaders in the Profession of TEFL. ELTA Serbia Annual Conference. Belgrade, Serbia: ELTA Serbia.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2013, November). Ready, Set, Shine… Attributes of Amazing Teachers. Penn TESOL East Annual Conference. Abbington, PA, USA: Penn TESOL East.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2013, November). Reflecting on Teachers as Leaders in the Field. 1st Annual International ELT Conference. Ankara, Turkey: Gazi University.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2012, July). Teachers as Leaders in the Profession of TEFL. University of Arizona Center for ESL Teacher Training Program. Guangzhou, China: University of Arizona.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2012, November). Attributes of Amazing English Language Teachers. ANUPI Annual Conference. Cancun, Mexico: ANUPI.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2011, December). Teachers as Leaders in the Profession of TEFL. FONELEX 2011. Hermosillo, Mexico: University of Sonora.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, February). Establishing and Fostering University English Language Centers: Best Practices. Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Annual Conference. Washington DC. USA: Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, July). Individual Learners and Teachers: Connecting both in TEFL. Peru TESOL. Arequipa, Peru.: Peru TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, March). Re-Imagining Yourself as the Leader: Transitioning from Teaching to Positions of Leadership. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA, USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, March). Trying on a New Hat: Becoming a Program Administrator. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, May). Basics of Intensive English Program Administration. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Convention. Kansas City, MO. USA: NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, May). Individual Learners and Teachers: Connecting Both in TEFL. Education USA English Teacher Training Workshop. Moscow, Russia.: Education USA.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2010, October). Professionalizing and Advocating ESL Teaching and Training. Georgia TESOL Annual Conference. Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Georgia TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2009, April). "Conference/Workshop Planning” Workshop component of TESOL Leadership Development Certificate Program.. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO, USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2009, July). Climbing Mountains: Reaching Our Goals. Fulbright-SEP English Teacher Training Workshop. Guadalajara, Mexico.: Fulbright-SEP.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2009, March). Crossing Borders: From Teacher to Administrator. SLATSA Roundtable. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2009, October). Leading by Example. ANUPI. Ixtapa, Mexico.: ANUPI.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2008, March). Who Me? From Teacher to Administrator - Finding Your Voice. TESOL ARABIA. Dubai, UAE.: TESOL ARABIA.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2009, April). "Conference/Workshop Planning” Workshop component of TESOL Leadership Development Certificate Program.. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. New York, NY, USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2007, February). Preliminary Research into Program Administrators Professional Training. UCIEP Directors Annual Conference. Bandera, Texas, USA: UCIEP.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2007, March). Tides of Change: An Evening Forum on Change Management in ELT. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA, USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2007, March). Trends in English Language Teaching. Cutting-Edge Engineering Education through Actively Integrated English Conference. Nagoya, Japan.: Toyota Technical Institute.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2007, May). New markets for English language programs: Strategies and issues.. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Convention. Minneapolis, MN, USA: NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2006, March). ESL Workshop. NAFSA Academy. Prescott, AZ, USA: NAFSA International Educators Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2006, May). Preparing for the New TOEFL iBT. Education USA English Teacher Training Workshop. Moscow, Russia: Education USA.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2006, October). Plenary, “Learning from our Students and Empowering Ourselves.”. Rocky Mountain TESOL. Phoenix, AZ, USA: Rocky Mountain TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2006, October). The Changing Landscape of Chinese Higher Education. Universities and Cultural Change: East and West: UA College of Humanities Series, Tucson, AZ. October 2006. With Dennis Evans and Jun Liu. “The Changing Landscape of Chinese Higher Education.”. Tucson, AZ, USA: University of Arizona, College of Humanities.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2004, December). How International Students Study English. ELT Speakers Series. Guangdong, China: Shantou University.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2004, May). Evaluating Student Services. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD. USA: NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2003, March). Advocating for LD testing of refugee children. TESOL International Association Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2003, May). Asynchronous Discourse in an L2 Composition Class: Expanding the Boundaries. Conference on Computers and Writing. West Lafayette, IN USA: Conference on Computers and Writing.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2002, November). The Impact of Technology Access on Immigrant Literacy Acquisition. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2001, March). Comparisons of immigrant family literacy development. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2001, March). Whatever! Improving ESL student engagement in writing. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2001, November). Comparisons of immigrant family literacy development. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2001, November). Online Discourse in English as a Second Language Courses. TELR 2001 Conference. Columbus, Ohio, USA: TELR.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2000, March). Current Peer Review Research in ESL Writing. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC. Canada: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2000, March). Intern, mentor, supervisor perspectives in teacher education. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC. Canada: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2000, November). A Case Study of Pre-Service Teachers’ Beliefs about Language Learning and Teaching. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2000, November). Strategies for Implementing Effective Email Peer Reviews. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1999, March). Empowering Graduate Students through Author-Reader Networking. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1999, October). Creating and Developing Communities of On-line ESL Learners. Ohio TESOL Annual Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1999, October). Meeting the needs of Russian ESOL students in Ohio. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1998, March). Contrasting International and Immigrant University Students’ Needs. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1998, March). Current Research on Acculturation and SLA. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA., USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1998, March). ESL Writers’ Perspectives on Computer Online Feedback. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1998, March). Immigrant High School Graduates in Higher Education. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1997, April). Different Needs: Immigrant and International ESL Students. Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Columbus, Ohio, USA: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1997, March). Ethnicity/Residency and University ESL Classroom Participation. TESOL International Association Annual Conference. Orlando, FL., USA: TESOL International Association.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1997, November). Making the Transition to College: Case Studies of Domestic ESL Students. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL Conference.
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1996, October). Different Needs: Immigrant and International ESL Students. The Ohio TESOL Conference. Dublin, Ohio, USA: Ohio TESOL.
Reviews
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (1996. Visions Across the Americas(pp 8-9).
Others
- Panferov Reese, S. K. (2020, July). Interview about COVID-19 with Applied Linguists and Administrators.. Graduate Student Council Steering Committee, American Association of Applied Linguistics.
