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.

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."

Prof. Richard A. Grijalva

 PhD, Rhetoric, UC Berkeley

Prof. Grijalva arrived to the Hilltop in 2025 as an adjunct professor in the English Department. While at St. Ed’s, he has taught WRIT 1301, WRIT 2302, and CHLX 2315. This year he is teaching courses in English and Chicanx/Latinx Studies. He has previously taught at UT Austin and UC Berkeley.

Richard believes that experiencing the joys of writing and expression, questioning and insights are transformative and liberating.

Communications major

Hello, my name is Jesse, and I am a senior communications student. I struggled with writing for such a long time, and I have spent so much time trying to get better that I now find the writing process enjoyable. I love meeting my peers and helping people express themselves in a meaningful way. Please come to me with any questions or issues you have with your writing, and I will be thrilled to help out in any way I can. 

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, soyYahir. 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