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Julie Pennington is a Professor of Literacy Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Educator Preparation and Graduate Program Director. Affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development, her work centers on literacy instruction in linguistically and culturally diverse settings, emphasizing autoethnography as a method for teacher education and educational equity.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
- M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
- B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Pennington’s research examines how teachers navigate racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity through critical autoethnography, focusing on deconstructing whiteness and repositioning resistance in literacy education. Her work also explores civic education integration in elementary classrooms and the use of multimodal approaches for English learners.
Recent publications highlight trends in critical whiteness studies, autoethnographic methodologies, and the intersection of literacy with social justice. Key themes include racial identity in teaching, equity-oriented pedagogy, and the transformative potential of narrative research.
Roles:
- Interim Chair, Department of Educator Preparation
- Director, Center for Learning and Literacy
- Graduate Program Director
- Professor of Literacy Studies
