...I played oboe in middle school and high school. I have performed with a number of ensembles, including All-County, All-District, and All-State Honor Bands. Other ensembles with which I have performed include: Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virgi... (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's degree in English from UNC-W and took courses in creative writing; Shakespeare; and Victorian, Romantic, and Modern poetry/literature. I obtained a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University in 1990 and a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice Seminary in 1993. I pastored churches for a total of 16 years. (read more)
...I am also great with children and can ensure that lessons will be engaging, educational, and fun! I have 6 years of experience in French, the most recent being at the AP (College) level. I am an undergrad student dually enrolled in a university and an honors college, pursuing a Journalism degree. (read more)
...I taught 7-12 English and enjoyed my years in the classroom. After a successful teaching career, I was employed by the New York State United Teachers, the largest labor union in New York State, as a Labor Relations Specialist. As an LRS, it was my job to bargain employee contracts, develop contract language, arbitrate labor grievances, and write legal briefs. (read more)
...My academic career has been 29 years in college as an administrator. For the past 5 years, I have also taught Developmental Reading, Developmental English, English 101 and English 102. I enjoy working with Developmental students, and I have a love for grammar (which most students hate!) I have a doctorate in Higher Education Administration. (read more)