Katherine Mayberry holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Rochester.  She holds the rank of full professor in the college of Liberal Arts, Department of English.  Her areas of scholarship are Victorian poetry, 20th century women’s narrative, women’s studies, and Toni Morrison.  Dr. Mayberry is the author of two best-selling textbooks in written argument, as well as books and articles in her fields of specialization.

Although her work focuses on academic issues, Dr. Mayberry has taught literature and writing related subjects throughout her career.  She finds it critical to remain in the classroom.  “It keeps me abreast of who our students are, how they may be changing over time, how they learn best.  In my job, I can’t forget the primacy of learning.”  But beyond the logic of teaching for work’s sake, Dr. Mayberry enjoys “being with the students, watching them ‘get it’, seeing their eagerness to learn, their energy, freshness and interest.