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About Rachel Panton

Dr. Rachel Panton is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing and Communication in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a specialization in Adult Learning and Development using narrative research and portraiture methodology to write the life stories of three holistic Africana women community educators of South Florida.

Dr. Panton has taught writing for 19 years and her courses and interests primarily focus on women's narratives of wellness and transformation. Most recently, she served as a guest editor for the University of California, Berkeley’s Race and Yoga Journal, where she led the publication for Sassin’ Through Sadhana, a special volume dedicated to the stories of black women yoga instructors, inspired by her dissertation research. As a writing coach, editor, and ghostwriter, Dr. Panton also serves women in the community who have inspiring memoirs to tell of hope, growth, and healing. Her most recent scholarly work has appeared in Black Women’s Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability (SUNY, 2017) and New Directions in Teaching and Learning (Jossey-Bass, 2016).

Positions

Present Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Communications, Media, and the Arts
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2005 - 2014 Full-time Lecturer, University of Miami ‐ Department of English Composition
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2006 - 2011 Adjunct Lecturer, Miami Dade College
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2007 - 2010 Adjunct Lecturer, Nova Southeastern University
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2002 - 2005 Adjunct Lecturer, Columbia College Chicago
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2002 - 2005 Director, Columbia College Chicago ‐ African American Culture Affairs
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1999 - 2001 Graduate Assistant, The University of Toledo
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2007 - 2013 Coordinator, Teaching Circle, English Composition Department, University of Miami
2003 - 2005 Committee Chair, African Heritage Festival, Columbia College Chicago
2003 - 2005 Committee Member, Latino History Month Festival, Columbia College Chicago
2003 Chair, Women's History Month Festival, Columbia College Chicago
Member, American Education Studies Association
Member, Association of Personal Historians
Member, Modern Language Association
Member, National Council of Teachers of English
Member, The American Association for Adult & Continuing Education
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Education

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2012 Ph.D., Educational Studies: Adult Learning, Lesley University
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2001 M.A., English Language and Literature, The University of Toledo
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1997 B.A., English Language and Literature, The University of Toledo
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A.A., Triton Community College
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Links

Contact Information

(954) 262-4237

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Articles (2)

Books and Book Contributions (1)

Presentations (1)