Shauna Wight

Shauna Wight serves as an Assistant Professor in the English Department at Utah Tech University, teaching core writing courses including Introduction to Writing, Intermediate Writing, Professional Writing and Business Ethics, and Advanced College Writing.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Composition Studies from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
• M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
• B.A. in English Education from Utah State University, Logan, UT

Dr. Wight's research centers on literacy development across educational contexts, with emphasis on composition pedagogy and pre-college outreach programs. Her forthcoming Routledge book documents findings from longitudinal studies on bridging secondary and postsecondary literacy expectations. She actively integrates TESOL methodologies and teacher education frameworks to address diverse student needs, focusing on practical applications for professional and academic success.