Katie Miller

Katie Miller is a Teaching Assistant Professor of English and Associate Director of the Core Writing Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. She specializes in writing assessment, developmental writing, and integrating pop culture into pedagogy. Her research emphasizes ethical and antiracist practices in writing education.

Education:

• Ph.D., English (Rhetoric and Composition), University of Nevada, Reno (2016)
• M.A., English (Composition), Sacramento State University (2010)
• B.A., English, Sacramento State University (2007)

Her research explores writing assessment frameworks, the impact of legislative policies on writing programs, and queer methodologies in composition studies. She has contributed to discussions on neoliberal rhetoric in higher education and ethical listening practices in LGBTQ+ contexts.

Publications span reviews in Composition Studies and WPA: Writing Program Administration, as well as analyses of writing pedagogy in Journal of Writing Assessment and Rhetoric Society Quarterly.

Awards:

• David Heston Fenimore Distinguished Teaching Fellow of English

Miller advises the Core Writing Program and teaches courses like ENG 101/102 and ENG 400 (Special Topics: Fanfiction). Her work bridges theoretical research and practical classroom applications, emphasizing equity and student-centered learning.