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Dr. Kristin VanEyk is an Assistant Professor of English at Hope College, joining the faculty in 2021. She specializes in writing instruction, English education, and interdisciplinary studies bridging faith, leadership development, and rhetoric.
- Ph.D. in joint program in English and Education, University of Michigan, 2021
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Calvin University, 2012
- B.A. in English with secondary education and TESOL minors, Calvin University, 2006
Her research focuses on critical language awareness in secondary English classrooms, examining how educational environments shape perceptions of linguistic politics and advocating for inclusive pedagogies that foster curiosity about language diversity. Additional work explores intersections between Christian faith and English teaching practices.
Recent publications examine prescriptivism in language manuals, standardization processes, and multilingual student discourse. Her scholarship engages sociolinguistic frameworks and decolonial approaches to language education.
- Jacob E. Nyenhuis Faculty Development Grant (2022)
- Diamond Best Dissertation Award, University of Michigan School of Education (2022)
- Rackham Merit Fellowship, University of Michigan (2016–2021)
At Hope College, she holds a full-time appointment and actively participates in professional conferences, presenting on decolonial literacies, rhetorical agency, and ethnographic methodologies. Her family life and church involvement reflect her commitment to community engagement beyond academia.
