Prof. Jeffery Downs, 

Writing Center Director 

MA Rhetoric and Composition, TXST

Prof. Downs came to the Hill as an adjunct instructor, teaching WRIT 1301 and 2302. He still teaches and looks forward to every new class.

He enjoys the connections the Writing Center allows him to make across campus, from students to faculty, and even alumni.

 Karen Royall

MA English, Texas State University 

Karen has been teaching Rhetoric and Composition at St. Edward’s University since 2017. Before SEU, she was a tutor at the UT Austin Writing Center. She loves working one-on-one with students and helping them realize that their voices matter. 

Amy Adams, 

MA English Literature, Texas State University 

Amy has been teaching Rhetoric and Composition at St. Edward's University since 2005. She has also taught a Freshman Seminar class, Film as Text, in the Popular Culture Learning Community since 2018, as well as working as a tutor in the St. Ed's Writing Center. 

"My teaching philosophy is that learning is fun, and that writing is all about understanding your purpose and audience."

Hi! I'm Ashley, a first-generation Marketing major who believes every student has a unique story to tell. I love helping writers find their own authentic voice within their work.

Hola! Soy Ashley, estudiante de Mercadotecnia de primera generación. Creo firmemente que cada estudiante tiene una historia única que contar. Me apasiona ayudar a otros escritores a encontrar su propia voz auténtica en su trabajo.

Hi, my name is Yahir. I am a first generation Communication major with a minor in Political Science, with a strong interest in writing and exploring diverse writing styles.

Hola, mi nombre es Yahir. Soy estudiante de primera generación en la carrera de Comunicación con una especialización menor en Ciencias Políticas. Disfruto escribir y leer los estilos de escritura únicos de otras personas. personas