Sandra Córdoba

Sandra Córdoba is a Doctoral Lecturer in the Department of English at Queens College, CUNY. She specializes in innovative pedagogical approaches that integrate performance, poetry, and kinesthetic engagement to enhance student learning in writing and literature courses. Her research examines sociocultural knowledge expression through writing and the impact of performance on student motivation. She teaches courses such as English 110, 130, and 162W, emphasizing reflective writing practices.

• Research Interests: Performance in education, poetry as political literacy, composition and philosophy intersections.

Her recent publication in the English Journal (2022) reflects her focus on creative writing pedagogy. Córdoba has presented widely at conferences like NCTE and the Latin American Studies Association, addressing topics such as social justice in the classroom and transnational narratives. She is affiliated with the SEEK program and is based in Delany Hall, Room 114.