Melissa Texidor

Melissa Texidor (she/her/hers) is a Graduate Student, Pre-doctoral Instructor, and Assistant Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Washington's Department of English. She is affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and holds an office in PDL A-11 A. Her research focuses on bilingualism, critical race theory, and rhetoric, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and public scholarship.

Roles & Affiliations:

• Pre-doctoral Instructor
• Assistant Director, Program in Writing and Rhetoric
• Graduate Student in English

Research Interests: Melissa’s work bridges rhetorical theory, multilingualism, and race studies. She explores how language policies and educational practices intersect with cultural identity, particularly in Latino/a communities. Her pedagogy emphasizes inclusive teaching strategies for diverse student populations.

Advising & Labs: As Assistant Director, she contributes to the Program in Writing and Rhetoric, supporting initiatives in writing pedagogy and public scholarship. No grants or advising details are explicitly listed in the text.