Erica Joy Whitson

Erica Joy Whitson serves as an Adjunct Instructor and Student Candidate Supervisor at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Hamline University
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts & Literature 5–12 from Bethel University

Her professional focus centers on Education, specifically Teacher Education for grades 5–12 in Communication Arts and Literature. She prepares future educators in language arts pedagogy, curriculum development, and literature instruction for middle and high school contexts.

As a Student Candidate Supervisor, she provides mentorship and evaluation for student teachers during clinical practicum experiences, ensuring competency in classroom management and subject-specific teaching standards.