Biography and expertise
Dr. Eman Abo-Zaed Arar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, holding a Ph.D. from the Multilingual Education Department at Tel-Aviv University. Her doctoral research, a mixed methods dissertation, focused on the integration of Arab women teachers in Jewish schools in Israel. Additionally, her master's thesis in the same department delved into dialect switching among three generations of Arab Bedouin migrants.
With former practitioner experience, Dr. Abo-Zaed Arar has taught language to non-native speakers in elementary schools, mentored novice teachers, and served as an assistant superintendent in the central education district in Israel. Currently, her research revolves around emergent bilingualism and minority dual language teachers within majoritarian education systems.
With former practitioner experience, Dr. Abo-Zaed Arar has taught language to non-native speakers in elementary schools, mentored novice teachers, and served as an assistant superintendent in the central education district in Israel. Currently, her research revolves around emergent bilingualism and minority dual language teachers within majoritarian education systems.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Educational Science
Multilingual Education
Tel Aviv University, 2023
Master's Degree
MA in Education
Language Teaching Education
Tel Aviv University, 2016
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Education
Arabic Language, and Curriculum Design
Tel Aviv University, 2016
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Joseph, S., Arar Abo Zaed, E., Schunka, L., Karaburk, H., & Arar, K. (2025). Superintendent Leadership for Teacher Retention: Combating Burnout in Teachers of Color and Fostering Well-Being Through a Social Justice Lens. Power and Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/17577438251338540
- Arar Abo Zaed, E. (2025). The research on minoritized Indigenous Palestinian teachers in majoritarian segregated education system in Israel. Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1080/15595692.2025.2570769
- Arar Abo Zaed, E., & Tlili, A. (2024). Research on teachers of colour and minoritised teachers in majoritarian education systems: A scoping review of the literature in the last two decades. Review of Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3488
- Abo-Zaed Arar, E., & Tannenbaum, M. (2024). Understanding Minority Teacher’s Integration and Contribution to Multilingual and Multicultural Education In Ethno-Centric Education System.
- Arar Abo Zaed, E., & Tannenbaum, M. (2024). Minoritized Women Teachers Navigating Segregated Ethno-Centric Education Reality.
Featured service activities
- Attendee / Participant
Participated in a meeting with the Provost regarding tenure positions, gaining crucial insights into the tenure process and institutional expectations.
- Co-Chair
Building Bridges: The Power of Professional Networks for Arab Researchers. Online Webinar.
- Member
Research Enhancement Committee
- Attendee / Participant
Your Wellbeing, Your Way: Personalized Approaches to Heatlh that Fit Your life. Texas State University.
- Reviewer / Referee
Journal of Education Administration
- Attendee / Participant
Academic Integrity and AI in Today's Classroom: Q&A with the Honor Code Council, Texas State University.