Michelle Devereaux

Michelle Devereaux is a Professor and Director of English Education at Kennesaw State University, with nearly two decades of experience in both secondary and university-level English instruction. Her work bridges linguistic theory and classroom practice, focusing on sociolinguistic diversity, grammar pedagogy, and global Englishes.

• Key Roles: Director of English Education, Fulbright Scholar (Czech Republic, 2018-2019)
• Teaching Areas: Linguistics for Education, Writing Instruction, Language Studies

Research interests center on integrating sociolinguistic concepts into secondary English curricula, emphasizing language variation, grammar functionality, and critical engagement with linguistic diversity. Her scholarship explores how dialect awareness, code-switching, and global Englishes can empower students to navigate language ideologies and power structures.

Recent publications highlight innovative pedagogical approaches, including meme-based linguistic analysis, pandialectal learning frameworks, and digital-age grammar instruction. These works often examine technology integration, cross-cultural teaching practices, and collaborative teacher-researcher models.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar (2018-2019)

Her academic collaborations (notably with Darren Crovitz, Chris C. Palmer, and Clarice Moran) have produced influential textbooks and edited volumes, while her teaching emphasizes practical applications of linguistic theory and critical examination of language norms.