...My poems and articles have been published in magazines and newspapers, and choirs have sung my commissioned lyrics. I am a writer, editor, wordcrafter, poet, lyricist, and publicist with an MA in Communications/Public Relations and a BA in English, and have been writing since childhood! In my c... (read more)
...I was recently recognized as a National Merit Finalist, and some other awards that I have received include the AP Scholar with Distinction award, the Silver President's Volunteer Service Award, and a $500 scholarship for outstanding performance in volunteer work. Although I didn't take the SAT u... (read more)
...During my forty years, I have been honored with a few awards for excellence in my field, both by students and fellow faculty. I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. (read more)
...There are rules and principles that govern it, and once you really know and understand them, the rest is easy. Words are magical, and when you can arrange and manipulate them properly, you are magical. The other big part of English class is, of course, literature. (read more)
...I will take the time to learn why a student may be struggling with English or may not like it, so I can implement the appropriate tools to change that mindset. By making learning enjoyable through creative lesson plans and approaches, I will be able to make the subject matter easier and grades b... (read more)