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Williams Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities, Ferrum College 2024-
Williams Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities, Ferrum College 2024-
My present appointment involves a combination of classroom teaching, organizing a professional development program for faculty colleagues, and release time for my own scholarly projects and interests.
My present appointment involves a combination of classroom teaching, organizing a professional development program for faculty colleagues, and release time for my own scholarly projects and interests.
Director of the Boone Honors Program, Ferrum College 2007-2024
Director of the Boone Honors Program, Ferrum College 2007-2024
I oversaw an undergraduate honors program involving a dozen multidisciplinary seminars taught by about 18 faculty, an undergraduate research and enrichment component, a language requirement, and a study abroad experience. Program membership averages around 60 students.
I oversaw an undergraduate honors program involving a dozen multidisciplinary seminars taught by about 18 faculty, an undergraduate research and enrichment component, a language requirement, and a study abroad experience. Program membership averages around 60 students.
Professor of English, Ferrum College 2003-present
Professor of English, Ferrum College 2003-present
Associate Professor of English, Ferrum College 1996–2002
Associate Professor of English, Ferrum College 1996–2002
Assistant Professor of English, Ferrum College 1990–1995
Assistant Professor of English, Ferrum College 1990–1995
I teach American and women’s literature, Harry Potter and the Hero Myth, Media Law and Ethics, The Novel, Junior and Senior Seminar, Composition I and II, and two honors courses, Media & Violence and Values & Vocation (the capstone). Until April 2011, I taught journalism and advised the newspaper staff.
I teach American and women’s literature, Harry Potter and the Hero Myth, Media Law and Ethics, The Novel, Junior and Senior Seminar, Composition I and II, and two honors courses, Media & Violence and Values & Vocation (the capstone). Until April 2011, I taught journalism and advised the newspaper staff.
In 2014, I received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Board of Higher Education of the United Methodist Church. I was Ferrum's 2016 nominee for the Outstanding Faculty Award given by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
In 2014, I received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Board of Higher Education of the United Methodist Church. I was Ferrum's 2016 nominee for the Outstanding Faculty Award given by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
Instructor, Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp 2009-2019
Instructor, Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp 2009-2019
I teach two one-week sessions of “Hogwarts Academy,” a Harry Potter-themed experience for 5th-7th graders, three or four classes each week.
I teach two one-week sessions of “Hogwarts Academy,” a Harry Potter-themed experience for 5th-7th graders, three or four classes each week.
Instructor of English and Journalism, 1988-1990
Instructor of English and Journalism, 1988-1990
Louisburg College (N.C.)
Louisburg College (N.C.)
I taught composition, news writing, the short story, and American literature.
I taught composition, news writing, the short story, and American literature.
Graduate Teaching Fellow, August 1983-June 1988
Graduate Teaching Fellow, August 1983-June 1988
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
I taught composition and introduction to literature.
I taught composition and introduction to literature.
Instructor of English, Christopher Newport College 1981-82
Instructor of English, Christopher Newport College 1981-82
I taught composition, research, and literature survey courses.
I taught composition, research, and literature survey courses.
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