David T Coad

David T Coad is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the English Department at Santa Clara University, where he is also an alumnus. With over 15 years of writing instruction experience, he is an award-winning scholar specializing in digital literacies and first-year composition pedagogy.

His educational background includes a PhD in Education with an emphasis in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies from the University of California, Davis.

Professor Coad's research centers on digital literacies and composition pedagogy, examining how students navigate digital cultural narratives to form meaningful connections. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing student engagement in technology-saturated learning environments.

As a nationally-published scholar, he co-edited Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition (2023) and Digital Literacies for Human Connection (2025) through the National Council of Teachers of English. His research appears in leading journals including Kairos, Computers and Composition, and the Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy.

Though specific awards aren't detailed, he is recognized as an award-winning scholar. His mission-driven teaching philosophy focuses on helping students find meaningful connections through writing and digital literacy.

Professor Coad mentors students through undergraduate writing courses, with no formal graduate advisees listed. His publication record indicates active scholarly engagement, though grant details aren't specified. His work provides practical resources for composition educators navigating digital literacy instruction.