Gretchen Rumohr

Dr. Gretchen Rumohr serves as Associate Provost and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Aquinas College. She holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University, an M.Ed. from Aquinas College, and a B.S. from Hope College. Her career includes high school English teaching focused on at-risk students, followed by university-level instruction in first-year composition and English education. She actively participates in the ELATE Commission and ALAN, presenting at NCTE conferences.

• Educations: Ph.D., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Aquinas College; B.S., Hope College

Her research emphasizes at-risk writers, adolescent literature integration, and gun violence in educational contexts. She curates the YA Wednesday Blog and co-organizes the YA Literature Summit. Professional service includes leadership roles in teaching excellence and curriculum development.

Her recent work addresses gun violence pedagogy through edited collections and interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting her commitment to socially relevant education.