Tenure-Track since: 2017

Education:

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013
B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2011

Courses Taught:

ENGL 1010-English Composition I
ENGL 1020-English Composition II

Why did you become a teacher?

I chose teaching as a career because I believe that reading and writing are vital to creating inclusive communities and global cultures. Literature of all genres illustrates the interconnectedness of humanity, demonstrating that we are not solitary in our human experiences and teaching us how to relate to one another. Though we may never have the ability to travel the world and meet people from diverse cultures, we have access to unlimited experiences and worldviews through the stories told in books. I hope to bring this appreciation of reading and writing to my students and community, emboldening a spirit of benevolent curiosity in each person passing through my classroom.