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Assistant Chair of Humanities; Professor of English and Humanities
Tenured since: 2014
Education
Ed.D., Liberty University, 2016
M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1995
B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1993
Courses Taught:
ENGL 1010-English Composition I
ENGL 1020-English Composition II
ENGL 2120-Modern American Literature
ENGL 2410-Early European Literature
ENGL 2420-Modern European Literature
HUM 1010-Early Humanities
HUM 1020-Modern Humanities
What is your favorite place you've ever traveled?
Quebec
Tenured since: 2021
Education:
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1988
B.A., Welch College, 1982
Courses Taught:
COMM 2025-Fundamentals of Communication
THEA 1030-Introduction to Theatre
What is your favorite place you've ever traveled?
Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Tenure-Track since: 2018
Education:
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 2017
M.S., University of Miami, 2003
B.A., University of Miami, 2001
Course Taught:
COMM 2025-Fundamentals of Communication
What is your favorite book?
The Harry Potter Series- Everyone needs to read Harry Potter! The movies are pretty good, but the books are 1000 times better. If you don’t have time to read all 7 books, listen to the audiobook version by Jim Dale. Simply the best!
Tenured since: 2021
Education:
M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013
B.A., Southern Adventist University, 2010
Courses Taught:
ENGL 0810-Learning Support Writing
ENGL 1010-English Composition I
ENGL 1020-English Composition II
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An archaeologist
Tenure-track since: 2019
Education:
Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2019
M.A., University of Texas - San Antonio, 2012
B.A., University of Texas - San Antonio, 2009
Courses Taught:
ENGL 1010-English Composition I
What hobby do you enjoy?
Music: playing, writing and listening. My day isn't quite right if it doesn't involve music.
Tenured since: 2006
Education:
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1993
M.A., University of South Carolina, 1991
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1988
Courses Taught:
ENGL 0810-Learning Support Writing
ENGL 1010-Composition I
ENGL 1020-Composition II
ENGL 2110-Early American Literature
ENGL 2120-Modern American Literature
ENGL 2420-Modern European Literature
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is the Psalms from the Holy Bible (KJV) because I enjoy poetry.
Tenured since: 2015
Education:
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2013
M.A., Michigan State University,1995
B.A., Ashland University, 1993
Courses Taught:
ENGL 0810-Learning Support Writing
ENGL 1010-Composition I
HUM 1010-Early Humanities
HUM 1020-Modern Humanities
What is your favorite place you've ever traveled?
Thailand. I did an elephant safari across lower Thailand, then went by river up into the Golden Triangle, where I did volunteer work with school children in the jungle outside Chiang Mai. The Thai people were incredibly nice, the landscape was beautiful, and the food was delicious.
Tenured since: 2011
Education:
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 2009
M.S.Ed., Harding University, 1993
B.A., Harding University, 1991
Courses Taught:
ENGL 0810-Learning Support Writing
ENGL 1010-Composition I
ENGL 1020-Composition II
ENGL 2110-Early American Literature
ENGL 2120-Modern American Literature
ENGL 2410-Early European Literature
ENGL 2420-Modern European Literature
Tenured since: 2021
Education:
M.A.T., Lander University, 1997
B.A., Lander University, 1995
Courses Taught:
ENGL 0810-Learning Support Writing
ENGL 1010-English Composition I
ENGL 1020-English Composition II
READ 0810-Learning Support Reading
What is your favorite place you've ever traveled?
Europe is my favorite place I traveled because I had the opportunity to live amongst diverse cultures, to adapt to unique lifestyles, and to gain enhanced global awareness; these travels ultimately led to lifelong friendships and personal growth.
Tenured since: 2017
Education:
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 1998
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1995
Courses Taught:
ENGL 1010-English Composition I
ENGL 1020-English Composition II
ENGL 2410-Early European Literature
HUM 1010-Early Humanities
HUM 1020-Modern Humanities
What hobby do you enjoy?
Fly fishing