Aidan McKeever

Aidan McKeever is a third-year student at the University of Iowa studying world language education, linguistics, and Spanish. His academic and professional interests center on multilingual education, particularly supporting students learning English as a second language. He hopes to pursue research and develop equitable multilingual curricula and teaching strategies that support language acquisition and cultural connection across classrooms.

Alongside his studies, Aidan works as a Resident Assistant at Iowa Conservatory (ICON), where he supports students living in the school’s residence hall. In this role, he organizes student activities, helps address students’ day-to-day concerns, and supports their artistic and academic development. He also works with the Longfellow KEY Before and After School Program at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City, where he works with elementary-aged students. Additionally, he volunteers at schools throughout the Iowa City area, seeking opportunities to engage with multilingual students of different ages and backgrounds.

Outside of his work and studies, Aidan enjoys watching soccer, playing pickleball, and writing short stories and poetry.