California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) award

Serious shout out to my colleagues who nominated me for this award. And thanks to CATE! Humbled.

Dr. Kim Jaxon

I’m a Professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at California State University, Chico. I received my Ph.D. at UC, Berkeley in the Language & Literacy, Society & Culture program in the Graduate School of Education. My research interests focus on theories of literacy, particularly digital literacies, the teaching of writing, course design, and teacher education. Honored to be awarded the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) College Teaching Excellence award in 2014; the Outstanding Teacher at Chico State 2019-2020; the Diversity & Inclusion Award in 2019; and the Chico Rotary Educator of the Year in 2021.

Finally, I’m a self proclaimed gamer and geek.
Photo above by Jason Halley

Contact me: kjaxon@csuchico.edu

Fall 2025
Academic Writing, English 130
Theory & Practice in Tutoring Writing, English 431
Theories of Literacy, English 632
Director, Writing Mentor Program & English 131
Faculty Senate HFA representative
REACH mentor