Amanda Black is originally from San Diego but lives in
Flagstaff where she moved to pursue her PhD in Applied Linguistics from NAU.
She received her Master’s in Applied Linguistics from San Diego State
University and has taught ESL, Adult Education, and College Composition in
Arizona, California, Thailand, and the Republic of Georgia. Amanda is a fervent
advocate of lifelong learning and believes strongly in literacy for all. She is delighted for the opportunity to contribute to The Literacy Center.