Ellen Noonan

Ellen Noonan is a Teaching Professor in the Writing Program at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds an MFA from Emerson College and is a published poet specializing in slam poetry, found poetry, and writing for social justice. Her courses emphasize interdisciplinary writing, audience analysis, and critical research.

Education:

• MFA, Emerson College

Research Interests: Ellen explores how poetry can drive social justice movements. Her work bridges creative writing techniques with community engagement, focusing on performance-based poetry as a tool for activism. She advocates for inclusive pedagogy that values diverse voices in the classroom.
Her course Slam and Social Justice blends poetry analysis with discussions on equity and public advocacy.

Professional Engagement: Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 12-2pm. She collaborates with colleagues like Professors Elizabeth Britt and Neal Lerner in fostering experiential learning within CSSH.