Dr. Heidi Hadley's new book, "Navigating Moments of Hesitation: Portraits of Evangelical English Language Arts Teachers," has officially hit bookshelves. The book, published by Myers Education Press, is part of their series "Critical Perspective on Religion and Education." In her book, Hadley examines the way teachers' religious identities shape their classroom practices. … [Read more...] about Hadley publishes new book
The Missouri State department of English has appointed a new head: Dr. Linda Trihn Moser. Moser, who is currently acting as interim department head/associate dean, will officially assume the role of permanent department head on July 1, 2021. Moser earned her Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis in 2004 and joined the faculty at Missouri State University in 1997. She … [Read more...] about English department appoints new head
by Hank Essman In this installment of the Alum Report, the English Department is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Nancy Allen, a 1978 English Education graduate. Nancy Allen, a 1978 English Department graduate with a major in English Education, is a novelist who specializes in legal thrillers. Her works include four books in her Ozarks Mystery … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Nancy Allen
The transition to virtual learning has been difficult for students and faculty alike and at the intersection is a group of outstanding teaching assistants, or TAs. The English department currently employs 29 graduate TAs, 19 of which are new this year. This group also includes six international students regarded as skilled English teachers in their respective countries. TAs … [Read more...] about Teaching assistants meet the challenge of online learning
by Charlie Crane and Hank Essman, Alum Series Editor Marcia Nichols, a 2000 graduate with a BA in English, uses her passion for literature to enhance her work as an Associate Professor in the Center for Learning Innovation at the University of Minnesota Rochester. Nichols now teaches classes that use an interdisciplinary lens. For example, she uses poetry to … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Marcia Nichols