Kelly C. Johnston

Dr. Kelly C. Johnston is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Baylor University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, focusing on literacy pedagogy, critical literacies, and equity in education. Her research explores literacy engagement in underserved communities, integrating literacy with physical activity and sociomaterial frameworks.

• Literacy in schools and communities
• Critical literacies
• Sociomaterial approaches to literacy
• Affective literacy engagement
• Literacy across content areas
• Equitable education practices

Dr. Johnston’s recent publications analyze inquiry-based learning, global literacies, and affective responses to literacy practices. She has received multiple awards for her scholarship, including the 2022 Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award.

• Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award (2022)
• John Laska Dissertation Award in Teaching (2020)
• Emerging Scholar Fellowship Award (2019)
• Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Finalist (2019)

Previously, she taught at Teachers College, Columbia University, and The City College of New York while serving as a research fellow at Teachers College. She holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University (2018).