Katherine Chilton

Katherine Chilton is a Lecturer in the Department of History at San José State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2009) and an M.A. from the University of Sussex (2001). Her research specializes in urban slavery and emancipation in the District of Columbia, focusing on women's experiences and interactions with the Freedman’s Bureau.

Her research interests include:

• African American History
• U.S. Women's History
• History of Slavery and Emancipation
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Her publications examine American slavery through gender perspectives and innovative approaches to history education, emphasizing student success through pedagogical research.