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Kim Jaxon

Kim Jaxon

Professor, Composition & Literacy

Kim Jaxon

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To Badass 70 Year Olds…

Meet my mom: a 70-year old, badass, motorcycle racing woman. Perhaps this is why I believe we never stop growing, learning, and pushing…  #TeamMert

Why Not Now: Mardelle Peck from Objekt Films on Vimeo.

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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 2024
on sabbatical

Other Courses Taught

  • Engl 130: Academic Writing
  • Engl 332: Literacy Studies
  • Engl 333: Advanced Comp for Future Teachers (Online)
  • Engl 341: Reading Lit For Future Teachers
  • Engl 341: Reading Lit For Future Teachers (Online)
  • Engl 431: Theory & Practice Tutoring Writing
  • Engl 534: Lit/Lang/Comp
  • Engl 632: Theories of Literacy
  • Engl 634: Teaching Composition
  • Engl 692: Digital Cultures (Special Topics)

Composing Science: A Facilitator’s Guide to Writing in the Science Classroom


Proud to announce that our book, which focuses on teaching writing in the sciences, is available from TCPress and Amazon.
You will also find supplemental materials, including detailed lesson plans, on our companion site also called Composing Science

Recent Posts

  • Joy of Learning Talks: The Impact of Undergraduate Research on Learning and Identity
  • New book chapter with Dr. Laura Sparks
  • OkayestMoms Podcast: Raising Readers
  • Rise, Teach, Learn podcast with Drs. Gunderson, Jaxon, and Justus: AI in Academia
  • edmoves podcast: Kim Jaxon and The Next Right Thing

Dr. Kim Jaxon

  • 400 West 1st Street • Chico, CA 95929-0830
  • English Dept: 530.898.5124
  • kjaxon@csuchico.edu

RSS Nerdy Book Club

  • Sixteen Books That Celebrate Palestinian Voices This Banned Books Week by M.O. Yuksel September 25, 2024 CBethM
  • American Spirits – Daring to Write Scared by Barb Rosenstock September 20, 2024 CBethM
  • Pathways Home by Naila Moreira September 19, 2024 CBethM
  • The Howdunit by Loree Griffin Burns, Ph.D September 18, 2024 CBethM
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