Ms. Nadrian Antoine

Area of Interest
The cross-section between rhetoric, composition, and curriculum and instruction. Recognizing and developing new and innovative instructional strategies to promote critical thinking and integration of new technologies in written and verbal communication.
Professor Antoine has had the opportunity to provide instruction to learners and scholars in public and private entities at several academic levels and subjects, including math, science, social studies, English, and English as a Second Language. She has taught grades K-6, 7-8, 9-
12, at the Community College, and at the University level. She holds active professional certifications in California, Texas, and Virginia and is currently eligible for certification in 14 other states. She has worked as a teacher, lead-teacher, and teacher trainer for over 30 years.
“I am passionate about fostering critical thinking and encouraging the use of personal voice to communicate new ideas. Providing students with the correct environment to “struggle” their way into a new understanding of concepts while adding to the general body of knowledge with their unique ideas. Ultimately, the focus always includes a community awareness and service aspect modeled after the ideal that we learn for ourselves and for
others. A rising tide lifts all boats.”

Current and Future Research

• • Rigor and the 21st Century learner’s Critical Analysis (or lack thereof).
  • Bridging the Gap: High School Rigor, College Reality, and Life in the Real World.