Catherine Posey

Dr. Catherine Posey serves as a Lecturer at Fresno Pacific University (FPU), specializing in educator development through Children's Literature, Young Adult Literature, Holocaust studies, and Spirituality in Literature. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes using historical narratives alongside primary documents to cultivate student empathy and cross-cultural understanding.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from The Pennsylvania State University
• MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Gratz College
• MA in Children's Literature from Roehampton University
• BA in English and French from CSU Chico

Dr. Posey's research centers on Spirituality in Children's & Young Adult Literature, Arts-Based Education, Holocaust Education, and Spirituality in Video Games. She advocates for literature as a transformative tool that connects students to diverse human experiences, particularly through historical fiction that bridges emotional and ethical learning. Her work explores how spiritual themes in media—from books to video games—foster compassion in educational settings.

Professionally, she integrates decades of experience across college teaching, middle school instruction, and elementary librarianship. Dr. Posey actively promotes educator creativity through recommended texts like The Book Whisperer and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, emphasizing literature's role in developing students' social-emotional intelligence.