Erin Counihan
- 800-422-1782, ext. 7267
- ecounihan2FREEwashcoll
- Goldstein 110
Office Hours
By appointment
Education
- B.A., Union College (NY) (English)
- M.A., Columbia University Teachers College (English Education)
Research Spotlight
Recent publications:
Bishop, R. & Counihan, E. (2018). Why “It doesn’t matter how it [your art] looks” isn’t good enough anymore. Voices from the Middle, 26(1).
Bishop, R. & Counihan, E. (2018). Beyond the page – New literacies in the 21st century. Voices from the Middle, 25(4).
Counihan, E. (2020, July 7). “Navigating a Highly Visual World: The Importance of Helping Students Analyze Global Graphic Fiction.” Words without Borders Campus. https://www.wwb-campus.org/blog/2020/navigating-a-highly-visual-world-the-importance-of-helping-students-analyze-global-graphic-fiction
Educational Resources for Jason Patterson's "On the Black History of Kent County and Washington College." Kohl Gallery. 2021
Teaching
- NEW! EDU / ENV 115 Environmental Education Field Experience
- EDU 216, EDU 217 Clinical Field Experiences (Secondary)
- EDU 251 Principles of Education
- EDU 307 Literacy in the Content Field
- EDU 315 Traditional and Modern Grammar
- EDU 354 / ENG 342 Children’s and Young Adult Literature
- EDU 401 Principles of Teaching (Secondary)
- EDU 403 Special Methods of Teaching: English
- EDU 404, EDU 405 Secondary Teaching Internship
Professional Experience
- English Teacher, Grades 9-12: Terre Haute, IN | Houston, TX
- English / Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8: New York, NY | Kent County, MD
- Apple Teacher
- Google Certified Educator
- MD State Teacher Education Program Reviewer
- Maryland State Department of Education Secondary Literacy Course Reviewer
- Nearpod Certified Educator
- National Geographic Certified Educator
- Advanced Placement Literature and Composition certified teacher and exam reader
- Pre-AP English Teacher Trainer
Departmental Roles
- Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison - Secondary
- Advisor - Secondary Education Studies Minor
- Coordinator - Secondary Education Teacher Certification Program
- Museum, Field, and Community Education Minor Affiliated Faculty
Professional Organizations
- Association of Teacher Educators
- National Council of Teachers of English
- International Literacy Association
- State of Maryland International Literacy Association Council (Upper Shore)
Campus Involvement
- Faculty Advisor, Best Buddies Washington College