jennifer johnson

jen johnson (they/them/she/hers) is an Associate Professor and Advisor for English/Single Subject (English Education) at Sonoma State University. With over 23 years of education experience, they hold a Ph.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Master's in Media, Culture, and Communication from NYU, and a Master's in Philosophy from Columbia University. Their work integrates critical pedagogies, Hip-Hop culture, and debate to advance literacy education.

Johnson's research centers on culturally responsive teaching frameworks and liberation literacies in secondary and higher education. Prior roles include co-directing the San José Writing Project and directing national urban debate initiatives. They teach courses in rhetoric, linguistics, and composition.

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