معرفی
Katherine Chilton is a Lecturer in the Department of History at San José State University. Originally from Guernsey in the Channel Islands (part of Great Britain), she completed her Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University in 2009 and previously taught at a small liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota before moving to Silicon Valley.
Her research focuses on urban slavery and emancipation in the District of Columbia, particularly the experience of women and their interactions with the Freedman's Bureau. As a teacher, she emphasizes how the experiences of ordinary Americans have shaped the economic and political development of the United States and how government and elite decisions have affected citizens' lives. With colleagues from other CSU campuses, she also researches effective methods for teaching the U.S. History introductory course.
Her publications reflect her dual interests in historical scholarship and pedagogy, with recent work examining both slavery and gender dynamics as well as innovative approaches to student success in history education. Her research demonstrates a commitment to making historical understanding accessible and relevant to contemporary students.
Chilton has participated in numerous professional development programs including the Chancellor's Office Flexible Course Teaching Experience (2020), Writing Across the Curriculum Workshop on Assessment (2018), ECampus Student Success Research Project (2018), and multiple programs focused on inclusive teaching practices, active learning, and online teaching quality.
