Kelly Latchaw

Dr. Kelly Latchaw is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of North Alabama, affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. She holds a PhD from Purdue University (2001) along with prior degrees from the same institution (B.A. 1987, M.A. 1990). Her research focuses on cultural studies and linguistics, particularly exploring identity formation in neo-, para-, and post-colonial contexts through her dissertation titled "Performance in the Wilderness: Identity Formation in Neo-, Para-, and Post-Colonial Contexts".

Teaching responsibilities include first-year composition courses (EN 111/112), world literature surveys (EN 231/232), and specialized courses in English linguistics (EN 306), history of the English language (EN 441), grammar (EN 442), and composition pedagogy (EN 443). She currently serves as Director of Graduate Studies in English and contributes to the university's ESL Program.

Dr. Latchaw is associated with the English Department's Restorative Justice Lab, though specific projects are not detailed. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.