Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Belmont Abbey College. She directs the first-year writing program and oversees the creative writing magazine Agora. Her research focuses on writing pedagogy, rhetoric and composition studies, and adolescent/adult literacy. She holds a PhD from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a B.A. from Baldwin Wallace University.

Education:

• PhD in English Education, University at Albany, SUNY
• B.A. in English, Baldwin Wallace University

Research Interests: Dr. Morgan explores how writing practices evolve in diverse educational and community contexts, emphasizing inclusive pedagogies and the role of literacy in social contexts. Her work challenges deficit discourses in education and advocates for student-centered approaches.

Publications: Her peer-reviewed articles examine high-stakes testing impacts, literacy in urban schools, and reader perspectives. She has presented at national conferences such as the Conference on College Composition & Communication and the American Educational Research Association.

Advising & Grants: Though no formal grants are highlighted, her leadership in campus writing initiatives reflects her commitment to educational innovation. She actively mentors students through creative writing and first-year composition programs.