People - Program in Writing and Rhetoric

Welcome to the Program in Writing and Rhetoric! Below are the members of the PWR Administrative Team. Please reach out at any time with questions or concerns.

The Writing Programs Suite, shared by the Program in Writing and Rhetoric and the Program for Writing Across Campus, is Padelford A-11.

Director, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

Stephanie Kerschbaum head shot

Stephanie Kerschbaum

Professor
Director, Program in Writing and Rhetoric
kersch@uw.edu
Office Hours: SP25: by appointment
Padelford A-11F

Associate Director, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

Carrie Matthews

Carrie Matthews

crmatthe@uw.edu / 206-351-0214
Office Hours: Spring 2025: 3-5 pm Wednesdays, Padelford A-20, & by appointment
PDL A-20

Assistant Directors, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

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Siddharth Bhogra

bhogras@uw.edu
PDL A-11 A
Photo of Furkan Kir, outdoors with greenery in the background

Furkan Sevket Kir

furkan@uw.edu
A-11-A
A picture of Melissa Texidor

Melissa Texidor

mtexid@uw.edu
Office Hours: T 10:20-11:20 am and Th 10:20-11:20 am
PDL A-11 A

Assistant Directors, English 109/110

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Taiko Aoki-Marcial

taikoa@uw.edu
Office Hours: Tues 1pm-2pm In person / Fri 11am-12pm remote (https://washington.zoom.us/j/92407078227)
PDL BA-5
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Cadaxa Chapman Ball

cadaxa@uw.edu
Office Hours: M 1-4pm, W 1-3pm
PDL B31

Faculty Mentors, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

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Michelle Liu

msmliu@uw.edu
Office Hours: TuTh 1:30-2:20 pm and by appointment
PDL A-420

Faculty Coordinator, UW in the High School - PWR

Candice Rai

Candice Rai

crai@uw.edu / 206-543-0758
Office Hours: W - 3:00-4:00pm via Zoom, Thurs. 11:30-12:30pm in Office, or Email for an appointment.
PDL A-401

Liaisons, UW in the High School - PWR

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Abygail Gutierrez

abygailg@uw.edu

For students in PWR courses who would like to reach out

If you have questions or concerns about your PWR course or instructor, please connect with your instructor as soon as possible. If you are not comfortable talking with your instructor or not satisfied with the response that you receive, you may contact the Program in Writing and Rhetoric Director or the Associate Director of Writing Programs at the contact information listed above.

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