Clare Russell

Clare Russell is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. Her affiliations include Athletics, First Year Programs, and the Center for Excellence in Arts and Teaching (CEAT). She specializes in Rhetoric and Composition with a focus on pedagogical theories benefiting diverse writing students. Dr. Russell pioneered Stretch Composition programs and emphasizes genre awareness in her 'writing about writing' approach. She actively practices contract grading and teaches courses ranging from composition workshops to language and literacy studies.

• Education: Holds a doctoral degree (dissertation published in 2020)

Her research interests include innovative teaching methodologies, ESL instruction, and the intersection of theory/practice in composition classrooms. She has published in venues like College Composition and Communication and maintains active engagement with pedagogical discourse.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with First Year Programs and CEAT initiatives to develop curriculum innovations.