Allie Cook

Allie Cook is a Lecturer in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. She holds a B.A. in English from California State University, Sacramento, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from SDSU. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes process-driven writing to foster critical thinking in students, creating inclusive classroom environments. Office location: Storm Hall West 120.

Education:

• B.A. in English, CSU Sacramento
• M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry), SDSU

Research interests include writing pedagogy, creative writing practices, and rhetoric, rooted in her commitment to student-centered learning. No specific publications or grants are listed, though her focus on process-oriented instruction reflects ongoing engagement with composition studies.

Outside academia, Cook enjoys gaming, media consumption, and family time with her husband and two cats.