Katherine L. Hall

Katherine L. Hall is an Advanced Instructor in the Department of English at Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, she has taught composition, public speaking, and business communications internationally in Mexico, Switzerland, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. She holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in English and Curriculum & Instruction from Virginia Tech and Christopher Newport University.

• B.A. in English, Christopher Newport University
• M.A. in English, Virginia Tech
• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech

Her research and teaching focus on composition pedagogy, media literacy, and cross-cultural education. She has conducted professional development workshops for organizations including the United Nations, Etisalat, and UAE Ministry of Education. Her publications explore intersections of language education, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and critical media analysis.

Hall's global teaching practice spans Guadalajara, Geneva, Cairo, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. She frequently leads student groups on international projects and competitions, including trips to the U.S. for engineering events and South Korea for KAIST collaborations. Her work emphasizes practical communication skills in diverse professional and educational contexts.