I have written several articles on topics from reading to writing to new literacies. Most recently, my dissertation builds a theory for the rise of online learning in New York City, with particular attention to the way in which political will and private enterprise influence pedagogy.

Publications include: 

•”The Tweed Effect: Theorizing the rise of online learning in New York City.”  Dissertation.  Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University. May 2011.

•“When Writers Imagine Readers: How writing for publication affects students’ sense of responsibility to readers.” In P. Sullivan, H. Tinberg & S. Blau (Eds.), What Is “college-level” writing? volume 2: Assignments, readings, and student writing samples Urbana, IL: NCTE [online].

• “The Uselessness of Literature: Why new literacies will end the teaching of literature.” California English. June 2009. Vol.14, Iss.5, p. 12.

• “Re-reader Response: The illusion of teaching literature.” The English Record. June 2009. Vol.59, Iss. 2, p. 40.

• “Re-readings and Literacy: How students’ second readings might open third spaces.” Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. December 2008. Vol. 52, Iss. 4, p. 334. (For a related unit plan, click here.)

• “Illuminating Chaucer through Poetry, Manuscript Illuminations, and a Critical Rap Album.” English Journal. July 2007. Vol. 96, Iss. 6, p. 43.