Mike Cook

Mike Cook is an Associate Professor in the English/Language Arts Education Program at Auburn University's College of Education, where he coordinates curriculum and teaches. Holding a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction (English Education) from Clemson University, Dr. Cook focuses on justice, equity, and antiracism in English teacher education, examining how educators become agents of change.

• Education
  • PhD in Curriculum & Instruction (English Education), Clemson University (2014)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (English Education), North Carolina State University (2010)
  • B.S. in Secondary English Education, Appalachian State University (2006)

His research explores antiracist teacher preparation, activism in ELA pedagogy, and multimodal literacy through graphic narratives. Recent publications investigate visual rhetoric in comics, critical discourse in teacher education, and equity-oriented composition practices. Dr. Cook also examines systemic inequities in grading and white supremacy in educational structures.

Key trends in his scholarship include integrating young adult literature for identity exploration, leveraging digital tools for global cultural engagement, and analyzing defensive communication patterns among preservice teachers. His work appears in Journal of Teacher Education, English Education, and Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.

• Professional Experience
  • 2020–Present: Associate Professor, Auburn University
  • 2016–2020: Assistant Professor, Auburn University
  • 2014–2016: Assistant Professor, Millikin University