...Areas: American Colonial History, the Westward Expansion, Native American History, and Environmental History of the U.S. I have been reading and writing in English from my earliest days. My greatest academic strengths are in the area of language and literature, and I have also studied religion and theology extensively at two graduate schools. (read more)
...What I noticed helped improve my students' writing is a healthy dose of clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing both to the table and seeing students have their "aha" moments are the things that make me the most excited about teaching. I've always loved learning, but I've also had teachers in the past who struggled to make learning an enjoyable experience. (read more)