Amanda Leigh Bryan

Amanda Leigh Bryan is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University's School of Integrative Studies. Her research focuses on intersections between cultural studies (postcolonial, sexuality, gender, class) and writing pedagogy, particularly integrating Generative AI tools into writing classrooms. She explores how teaching methods can enhance belonging and community through rhetoric and identity studies.

Education: PhD in English (University of North Carolina—Greensboro, 2019), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (2019), MA in English (North Carolina State University, 2013), BA in English and Sociology (University of Sioux Falls, 2010, summa cum laude).

Research Interests: Postcolonial Caribbean literature, gender and sexuality studies, AI in education, spatial theory. Current projects include AI onboarding strategies and rhetorical frameworks for belonging.

Teaching: Courses span composition, Caribbean women writers, masculinity studies via music, and honors seminars on postcolonial creative cultures. She emphasizes inquiry-based learning and genre adaptation.

Presentations: Recent talks include 'Effectiveness of Onboarding AI Activities' (2025) and Caribbean literature-focused conferences (2018–2019).