Email: pjohnson6@luc.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Kaufman
M.A. in Modern European History, Loyola University Chicago, 2015. Master’s seminar research: “Saint Thérèse: Making the Unremarkable Extraordinary”
B.S. in History, magna cum laude, University of Central Arkansas, 2010. Bachelor’s seminar research: “Public Education in America: The Problem with Faculty Integration in Morrilton, AR 1965-66”
My historical research interests include modern and early modern France, from the French Revolution through the Third Republic. I am particularly interested in religion, regionalism, gender, and class formation. Additionally, I have done coursework and research in Higher Education. In this field, I am interested in critical social theory, diversity, student development & retention, and social justice in education.
“Saint Thérèse: Making the Unremarkable Extraordinary.” 8th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, April 2015.
“Embracing Diversity, Empowering Communities.” Images & Perceptions Diversity Conference, Keynote – Edward James Olmos, Detroit, MI, April 2014.
“Mentors and the College Experience.” February 2014, Achieving College Excellence, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL.
“Negotiating the Limits of Nationalism.” History Graduate Student Association Conference, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago IL, November 2013.
“Mentoring Graduate Women of Color – Support to Educational Achievement.” National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Women in Student Affairs, Region IV-East Drive-In Conference, Lake Forest, IL, June 2013.
“Demystifying Graduate School.” Guest Lecturer, First Year Seminar, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, November 2012.
“Selling Yourself in Writing: A Workshop on Personal Statements and Cover Letters.” Achieving College Excellence, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, November 2012.
“Public Education in America: The Problem with Faculty Integration in Morrilton, AR 1965-66.” Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference, Arkadelphia, AR, March 2010.
“Encounters and Crossings: The Ambiguity of African American Identity.” The Lakefront Historian, published August 9, 2013, http://lakefronthistorian.com/2013/08/19/encounters-and-crossings-the-ambiguity-of-african-american-identity/.
“ ‘Why is that?’ A Case Study on Mentoring Graduate Women of Color.” Case Study for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Women in Student Affairs, Region IV-East Drive-In Conference, Lake Forest, IL, June 1, 2013.
“Wade in the Water: Gospel Music and the African American Church.” Heritage & History Day, grades 6-8. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR, October 2011.
“Just Nuts: The Life and Work of George Washington Carver.” MTCC Summer Camp, ages 5-11. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR, July 2011.
“Al Hibbler & All That Jazz.” Heritage & History Day, grades 6-8. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR, October 2010.
MTCC Summer Arts & Crafts Camp. 6-week summer camp for ages 5-15, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR, June-July 2010.
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