Michelle Clark

Michelle Clark is a Lecturer in the English department at San Francisco State University (SF State), where she teaches courses such as English 114, 104/105, 214, and 216. She also instructs at other colleges in the Bay Area. Clark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a Writing emphasis from Loyola Marymount University and a Master’s Degree in English Literature with a Rhetoric and Composition emphasis from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Her teaching philosophy focuses on collaborative, growth-oriented grading systems that assess student progress over time rather than individual assignment performance. She emphasizes fostering anxiety-free learning environments through innovative pedagogy. Beyond academia, Clark enjoys reading, writing, exercise, and spending time with her dog Mr. Moose and attending live music events.

Clark’s research interests include language dynamics, communication theory, and the intersection of rhetoric with composition studies. She prioritizes student-centered approaches in her classroom design and curriculum development.