Karen Reardon

Dr. Reardon is originally from Huntington, New York, and brings extensive experience in higher education and English instruction to John Carroll. She earned a B.A. in English from SUNY Stony Brook, an M.A. in TESOL from Hunter College, completed additional graduate coursework in literature at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and holds a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on Learning, Instruction, and Innovation.
 

Throughout a 30-year career in education, Dr. Reardon has taught at colleges and universities across the country. Her professional training and areas of expertise include literature, advanced Canvas instruction, writing center training and management, peer review, and teaching dual enrollment students. 
 

Outside of the classroom, Dr. Reardon enjoys art, gardening, nature photography, and thrifting. She has been married for 27 years, has three adult children, and shares her home with three rescue dogs. A strong supporter of animal rescue, Dr. Reardon believes in “adopt, don’t shop!”