Yvonne Roe

Yvonne Roe is a Lecturer in the English Department at the University of Maryland. She holds an M.A. in Teaching Writing and Literature from George Mason University and brings over 15 years of diverse educational experience to her role. Her teaching background includes instructing Advanced English at a top-ranked Maryland high school and teaching composition courses (ENGL 101, ENGL 102) and Early College programs at Montgomery College.

Her academic focus centers on:

• Writing pedagogy and curriculum development
• Literature instruction across educational levels
• Student-centered teaching methodologies
• Composition studies and academic writing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Roe expanded her professional work to include writing, with publications appearing in outlets such as Mother.ly. She maintains a strong commitment to understanding student needs across different learning environments.

Outside academia, she actively participates in family life as a mother of three boys, frequently attending their sporting events.