Elizabeth J. Threadgill

Elizabeth J. Threadgill serves as an Associate Professor of English in the School of Arts & Sciences at Utica University, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of composition studies, developmental writing, and creative expression.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in English from Texas State University
• M.F.A. in Creative Writing-Poetry from Texas State University
• Ph.D. in Developmental Education-Literacy from Texas State University

Dr. Threadgill's scholarly work focuses on composition pedagogy, developmental writing approaches, and media literacy with particular attention to emerging literacies. She integrates rhetorical strategies for reading, writing, and learning across both academic and creative contexts. Her research demonstrates how composition theory connects with practical writing instruction in developmental education settings.

As a creative writer, she is the author of Tangled in the Light (Finishing Line Press, 2018), and her poetry appears in respected literary journals including Crazyhorse, Poet Lore, The Offing, and Radar Poetry. Her scholarly publications appear in the Journal of Media Literacy Education, Journal of College Academic Support Programs, and other academic venues.

Dr. Threadgill maintains an active professional presence through her website and social media, connecting her academic work with broader literary and educational communities.