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Dr. Chris Nonhof serves as an Associate Professor of Education and English and Chair of the English Department at Northwestern College. He has extensive experience in secondary education, having taught English, theatre, and argumentative writing in private and public schools in Florida and Wisconsin before joining Northwestern College. He holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy from Cardinal Stritch University, an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from the same institution, and a B.A. in English Literature, Theatre Arts, and Secondary Education from Dordt University.
His research focuses on language and identity, qualitative research methodologies (particularly narrative, ethnography, and case studies), diversity in education, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Recent work explores AI's impact on English education and strategies for student-centered curricula that prioritize individual narratives over traditional canons.
Nonhof has presented at numerous conferences, including the Iowa Council of Teachers of English and the International Network for Christian Higher Education. His publications span topics like discourse analysis in Liberian orphanage schools and code-switching in academic settings. He has received awards such as the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award (2022) and the Blekkink Endowed Chair of Education (2019-2024).
He maintains active membership in professional organizations including the National Council of Teachers of English and the Modern Language Association. His teaching philosophy emphasizes ethical pedagogy and bridging divides through communication, informed by his diverse roles as a teacher, theatre director, and tennis coach.
