Ashlynn Wittchow

Ashlynn Wittchow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Louisiana State University ( Baton Rouge ), affiliated with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. Her work bridges English education, environmental humanities, and posthumanist theory. Previously, she taught secondary English and creative writing in South Carolina before completing her PhD at Teachers College, Columbia University. She chairs the ELATE Commission on the History of English Education and is an alumna of the Bread Loaf Teacher Network.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

Her research focuses on the intersection of posthuman pedagogies and environmental humanities, informed by her work at the Bread Loaf School of English. Her publications appear in English Education and English Journal, emphasizing historical perspectives and teacher-driven research. Current projects include revising her dissertation into a book exploring Bread Loaf's educational legacy.

Grants & Affiliations: Active in NCTE professional volumes and the Bread Loaf community, her scholarship prioritizes teacher narratives and ecocritical pedagogical frameworks.