Marisa Gonzalez

Educational Developer, University Teaching and Learning Commons

University Teaching and Learning Commons

Email Address: mggonzal@uncg.edu

Phone: 336.334.5653

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The University Teaching and Learning Commons (UTLC), in the Office for Faculty Excellence, is committed to supporting student learning and success through the promotion of and engagement in high-impact teaching, learning, and mentoring practices. The UTLC offers a wide range of resources and programs designed to foster innovative teaching, improve instructional methods, and encourage continuous professional growth.

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About Marisa

Marisa Gonzalez rejoined the UTLC in 2025 overseeing student development and student success programs and partnerships. She is an educator and community activista for first-generation students’ access to higher education and retention. In 2018, Marisa was recognized as a Notable Latina of the Triad, and in 2021 as a LatinxED Fellow. She is a first-generation student and started at UNCG over a decade ago. A double alumna of UNC-Greensboro, in 2016, she received a Bachelor’s in Spanish Education (K-12) and, in 2019, a Master’s in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures – Spanish. Marisa has been an adjunct lecturer in Languages, Literatures and Cultures and is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership & Cultural Foundations. Her research interests are around holistic and culturally affirming higher education spaces for Latinx student communities, engagement and belonging. 

Education

• M.A. Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Spanish), UNC-Greensboro
• B.A. Spanish Education (K-12 License), UNC-Greensboro

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