Allyson Compton

Allyson Compton, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor of Education at Iona University. With 15 years of experience as a social studies educator in New York City public schools, she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses spanning learning theories, educational policy history, socio-political contexts of education, and critical curriculum approaches.

Education:

• Ph.D., Social Studies Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
• MA, History, Hunter College
• BS, History and Social Studies Education, Boston University

Research Focus:
Her work applies critical posthumanism to analyze learning processes, particularly how students engage with difficult knowledge and historical narratives. She explores intersections between technology, pedagogy, and affective learning experiences.

Publication Trends:
Recent works examine audiovisual pedagogy (e.g., sonic dread in classrooms), digital media integration (e.g., YouTube in social studies), and rhizomatic learning frameworks for disrupting traditional curriculum structures.