...Reading the literatures of these traditions can give us modern-day folks a view into why we think what we think and why we do what we do--even fifteen hundred years after the collapse of the western partition of the Roman Empire. What I love most about the classics (and Shakespeare in the Greco-... (read more)
...I received many awards for my writing and have excellent English skills on many levels. During my 30-year career in journalism, I never used spell check and yet I had a reputation among editors for always turning in extremely "clean" copy. I still make a living by writing, and I still avoid the pitfalls of spell check. (read more)
...In my free time I like to spend time walking and hiking with my dog Mabel and going to see live music. My husband and I have two grown boys out of college. I really enjoy helping students become better readers and writers, it is a skill needed throughout life.My background is in ELA. (read more)