Cassandra Stephens-Johnson

Cassandra Stephens-Johnson is a Term Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), part of the College of Liberal Arts. She focuses on rhetoric, digital media ethics, and STEM writing education. Her research spans narrative theory, neuroplasticity in learning, and English language learners.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (ABD), Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• M.A. in Renaissance Literature and Rhetoric, Middle Tennessee State University
• B.A. in English with Linguistics and Writing, Middle Tennessee State University

Her recent publications include Recollections From an Uncommon Time (2023) and editorial work for Research Currents (2018). She contributes to academic journals and blogs like Andrea Lunsford’s Multimodal Mondays, emphasizing technical writing pedagogy. Her work bridges traditional rhetoric with modern digital tools.

No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to academic publishing and pedagogy reflect her commitment to scholarly innovation. She is actively involved in the Core Writing Program at UNR, supporting interdisciplinary writing initiatives.