Farid Saydee, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Curriculum and Teaching at Kean University. Professor Saydee is also the Founder/President of Language Mentors International, where he provides educational consultancy services to institutions of higher education throughout the nation. Dr. Saydee is a native of Afghanistan, speaking both Dari and Pashto. In 2008, he developed one of the strongest Dari and Pashto programs in the country. During his tenure at the Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University, he taught intensive Dari and Pashto language and culture courses. Previously, Professor Saydee worked as a refugee service provider at the IRC in San Diego. His roles included Resettlement Case Manager, Job Developer, and Immigration Case Manager.