Christopher Parsons

Christopher Parsons is an Associate Professor of English Education, Chair of the Education Department, and Coordinator of Secondary English Education at Keene State College. He teaches courses on secondary English teaching methods, English grammar, and field instruction for teacher candidates.

He earned his PhD from the University of Michigan's Joint Program in English and Education in 2017. His dissertation research on gender and literacy ideologies received the Dimond Best Dissertation Award.

Research Focus: Professor Parsons investigates three primary areas:

• Field instruction practices in English teacher education
• Grammar pedagogy for secondary schools
• Masculinity and literacy ideologies in English classrooms

Publications: His scholarship includes journal articles in English Education and Pedagogy, a co-edited volume on English teacher education principles (2024), and contributions to methodological collections in English Language Arts education.

Awards:

• Dimond Best Dissertation Award (University of Michigan)

Professional Background: Prior to joining academia, he accumulated five years of secondary English teaching experience in Nevada.