John McElroy

John McElroy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures at Michigan State University, specializing in First Year Writing programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (English Education/Adolescent Literacy) from Clemson University (2017), alongside an M.Ed. from Roberts Wesleyan University (1996) and a B.A. in English from San Diego Christian College (1989). His research focuses on writing pedagogy, disciplinary literacy, and curriculum development in secondary education settings.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (English Education), Clemson University, 2017
• M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction (English Education), Roberts Wesleyan University, 1996
• B.A., English, San Diego Christian College, 1989
• Affiliations: NCTE, CCCC, Kappa Delta Pi

McElroy combines over a decade of K-12 teaching experience in English and social studies with a background in technical writing. His scholarship emphasizes practical classroom applications of literacy strategies and teacher professional development in secondary education contexts.