Suzy Nkurlu is a Swahili Assistant Professor of Instruction. She holds a PhD in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Her areas of expertise include adult learning and instruction, multicultural issues in education and leadership. Suzy integrates adult learning principles and strategies in her language instruction, thereby cultivating student-centered learning practices. In her teaching, she utilizes authentic materials, and application-based activities to encourage creativity and active learning.

Suzy is a certified expert in Qualitative Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies (IQS) and a vivid advocate for multiculturalism, and international education.