Dr. Hanaa Wahba
Adjunct Professor | ESL Curriculum Expert | Higher Education Leader | Author | Founder of All About Education
Dr. Hanaa Wahba is an experienced educator, curriculum specialist, and higher education leader with over 25 years of expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL), teacher education, and academic program development.
Current Positions
SUNY Old Westbury
Adjunct Professor, English Department
Long Island University
Adjunct Full Professor (PO), School of Education
Queens College
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Education
Hofstra University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Comparative Literature & Linguistics
Previous Key Roles
- Former Associate Director of All Academic Programs – Hofstra University
- Former Director of ESL Curriculum – Hofstra University & INTO Hofstra
- Led ESL Program Development
- Designed and implemented research-based ESL curriculum
- Promoted constructivist learning & culturally responsive teaching
Teaching Innovation
Dr. Hanaa Wahba Acrostic Method (HWAM)
A unique, research-based teaching strategy designed to:
- Enhance vocabulary acquisition
- Improve learner engagement
- Boost oral communication for ESL students
- Aligns with ACTFL standards and benefits international and multilingual learners
Publications
Pet-Time Stories: Snow White Mom and Her Pets – Season 1
- Educational story series for English learning
- Includes Student & Teacher Editions
- Integrates HWAM methodology
- Promotes critical thinking and creativity
Funds of Knowledge in Teacher Education
- Contributing Author
- Focus on constructivist learning in higher education
- Recognized internationally
All About Education – Digital Platform
- Former Associate Director of All Academic Programs – Hofstra University
- Former Director of ESL Curriculum – Hofstra University & INTO Hofstra
- Led ESL Program Development
- Designed and implemented research-based ESL curriculum
- Promoted constructivist learning & culturally responsive teaching