Jessica Edwards

A native of Coldwater, Mississippi, Jessica Edwards earned her bachelor of arts degree in English from Spelman College. She went on to earn a master of arts degree in English literature and a PhD in English with concentrations in rhetoric and composition from Washington State University.

Current Work:

Dr. Edwards has developed and taught courses in technical writing, critical race studies, composition studies, diversity studies, and African American literature. Her scholarship considers ways to engage critical race theory, the intersections of race, racism, and power, and storytelling in writing classrooms.

Research Area Keyword(s):

Composition, technical writing, technical communication, race studies, African American writers