Danielle Donelson

Danielle Donelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages & Literature at Austin Peay State University. Her research focuses on Cultural Rhetorics, Decolonial Theories, and Trauma-Informed Pedagogies, with a commitment to addressing systemic inequities in education. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing from Bowling Green State University, an MA in English Literature from the University of Toledo, and a BA in Theatre Arts from Marietta College.

Her research interests span First Year Composition, Multicultural Literature, and Gender Studies, integrating rhetorical criticism and graphic novel analysis. Recent work emphasizes decolonial frameworks in academic discourse and ethical pedagogical practices.

Publications highlight her exploration of cultural appropriation in decolonial conversations, moral dynamics in literature education, and strategies for inclusive ESOL/EFL classrooms. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her scholarship demonstrates innovative approaches to bridging cultural divides through rhetoric and education.

Her teaching background includes diverse classroom settings, reflected in publications addressing cross-cultural pedagogy and critical thinking development. No lab affiliations or student advisees are currently documented.