Peju Orr

Peju holds a PhD in Transcultural German Studies and an MA in German and Applied Linguistics from the University of Arizona.

Before joining the Instructional Technology team at UCATT, she spent more than seven years teaching German language and culture courses across multiple levels and modalities. In addition to serving as an instructor of record, she worked as an Assistant Language Program Director, where she supported instructors with course design and the adoption of new instructional technologies. Her doctoral research explored intercultural approaches to language teaching, with particular attention to curriculum design, inclusive pedagogy, and learner experience. Her published research work includes scholarship in computer-assisted language learning, and digitally supported pedagogy. At UCATT, she looks forward to growing and contributing as part of the UCATT team.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hiking, biking, and long walks in nature.