Bree Straayer

Bree Straayer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing (2020) from MSU, with a Cultural Rhetorics Emphasis and Specialization in Women and Gender, an MA in Critical Literacy and Pedagogy, and a BA in English Language and Literature.

• PhD: Rhetoric and Writing (MSU, 2020)
• MA: Critical Literacy and Pedagogy
• BA: English Language and Literature

Her research focuses on intersections of culture, gender, and education, including work with language learners and analysis of religious ideologies in educational pathways. She has presented nationally on these topics and has experience in non-profit, community college, and university settings. She was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Citation during her graduate studies for mentoring teaching assistants.

Advising and grants: She mentors writing TAs and has no explicitly listed grants. Labs/Teams: None specified in text. She enjoys hobbies like traveling, gardening, and antiquing.