Jennafer Alexander

Jennafer Alexander is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, affiliated with the Pierre-Laclede Honors College. She specializes in innovative pedagogical methods like Reacting to the Past (RTTP), a role-playing approach to historical and rhetorical education. Her research explores intersections of literary theory, gender studies, and social justice, with notable collaborations such as the digital media project Beyond the Waves: Rhetorics of Intergenerational Feminisms with Dr. Suellynn Duffey.

Education:

• BA in Philosophy, University of Missouri-Columbia
• BA in English, University of Missouri-Columbia
• MA in English, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Research interests center on discourse analysis, ethical writing instruction, and the transformative power of connecting theory with practice. Her recent conference presentations address topics like Ferguson's sociopolitical impact on education and collaborative intellectual exchange frameworks.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as English 3100: Junior-Level Writing and Honors composition seminars. She emphasizes experiential learning and civic engagement through interdisciplinary approaches.