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Kim Jaxon

Kim Jaxon

Professor, Composition & Literacy

Kim Jaxon

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Thank you to Larry Ferlazzo, Sarah Woodard, Anabel Gonzalez, and BAMRadio

qa_ferlazzoEnjoyed the conversation with colleagues from across the country about giving feedback on writing. Larry Ferlazzo does such thoughtful work with his Q&A each week on EdWeek and his BAMRadio show. Listen to our conversation: LINK HERE.

Category : talks, teaching, writing
  • ← Amplifying Student Voice Through Digital Resources, Part 1 & 2 on DMLCentral
  • EdWeek Teacher: “Technology Doesn’t Replace Good Teaching” →

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

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

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Dr. Kim Jaxon

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

RSS Nerdy Book Club

  • The Intangible Real World of Story by Susan Metallo October 28, 2025 CBethM
  • Sky Luck: A Story of Abundant Thinking by Erica Lee Schlaikjer October 2, 2025 CBethM
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