Dr Christina Limbird

Dr. Christina Limbird has over 20 years of experience in educational psychology. Her career highlights include building an exemplary comprehensive program of inclusion at an International Baccalaureate school in Germany, creating a non-profit organization that initiated peace and community building programs for teenagers in post-conflict Croatia, and launching a premier international girls leadership academy in Europe, Girls Gearing Up.

Underpinning her work with schools and young people is Dr. Limbird's extensive research background in bilingualism and her firm belief in informing work in education with empirically sound evidence. She has published several articles and book chapters on the effects of bilingualism on literacy acquisition and school performance.