Keisha-Ann Stewart is a PhD researcher at Edge Hill University. Her doctoral research explores the experiences of Black Caribbean male students with the literature texts studied at key stage 4, examining how these experiences influence their engagement, interpretation and academic response within English classrooms in England. With a multidisciplinary background in applied linguistics, literature, publishing studies and education, Keisha-Ann’s academic interests include literacy development, anti-racist education, decolonising the curriculum, teacher education, the ethical use of artificial intelligence in education, and the integration of technology to enhance learning and pedagogy. Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to equity, inclusion and culturally responsive teaching.