...I currently get to do my dream job of being a college English professor. I have also been a college administrator, where I helped students acclimate to college life and navigate the often-winding road of university and all the different facets of higher ed. I specialize in essays, nonfiction wr... (read more)
...Chess takes a bit of patience. The etiquette and strategy are main factors of the game I've been fascinated by since early childhood. If you want to know a two move checkmate or what "en passant" entails, I'd love to show you. (read more)
...I am always the one to help others out in class and love the sciences. I have travelled to Belize for science (class) and have done research. I am also a member of the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center as I have a soft spot in my heart for research. (read more)
...I have been singing since I was young, but had my first public performance at age 11. I learned guitar when I was around 13 and have since picked up mandolin, piano, banjo, and ukulele. My favorite art mediums are oil painting and beadwork, but I have experience with digital art, acrylic painting, monotype print making, and watercolor painting. (read more)