Kaitlin Mondello

Dr. Kaitlin Mondello is a Professor in the Department of English & World Languages at Millersville University, part of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Specializing in Ecocriticism, Environmental Humanities, Romanticism, and Feminism, her work bridges literary analysis with contemporary ecological and social justice concerns. She was on leave during Spring 2025.

• B.A. in English, Stetson University
• M.A. in English, Stetson University
• M.Phil. in English, The Graduate Center, CUNY
• Ph.D. in English, The Graduate Center, CUNY

Her research explores intersections between Romantic literature and environmental ethics, with particular focus on posthumanism, animal studies, and transatlantic connections. Recent publications examine pedagogical approaches in the Anthropocene, Darwinian influence in Dickinson’s work, and ecological identities in Emerson’s philosophy.

Dr. Mondello's publications demonstrate commitment to interdisciplinary environmental analysis, spanning climate change narratives in Mary Shelley’s dystopian fiction, ecological poetics in American transcendentalism, and feminist reinterpretations of Darwinian naturalism. Her work frequently addresses contemporary crises through historical literary frameworks.

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Dr. Mondello teaches courses ranging from foundational composition to specialized topics in environmental literature and Romanticism. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experiential learning and creative methods, while personal interests include nature exploration, art history, and mentoring students through ecological humanities lenses.