Biography
I joined Spring Arbor University in 1999, first as an adjunct writing instructor,
and then, 2002 full time as a writing specialist for the Metro (East) Detroit region.
In 2007 I served as interim assistant dean and then in 2008 became Director of Writing
and a professor for our off-campus writing program. In addition to overseeing and
teaching the undergraduate writing courses, I also teach English 103 and English 104
(Basic College Writing and Beginning College Writing). Additionally, I teach management
and communication courses at the graduate level. My real passion—second only to my
passion for writing and teaching—is consulting and tutoring, and generally guiding
students to discovering their own unique voice as a writer. One way I do this is through
the writing seminar I developed, WRE 050. Presently I am assigned to the School of
Communication, Media, and Fine Arts although I also teach courses in Gainey School
of Business and the English Department.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Holy Redeemer spoken of by the Prophets of Israel and whose shed blood on the cross, and resurrection, has provided salvation for all who believe on Him. I accepted Christ as my Savior on November 10, 1976. From that time to now He claims all headship and honor in my life, and it is through Him that I move and have my being. My approach to teaching writing is inextricably linked to my faith and guidance by the Holy Spirit to operate from the standpoint of redemption and agape love. It is, then, my intention always to help students simultaneously develop their faith while also developing their writing skills. To me, they are one in the same. |
Education
Ph.D.: (Business Administration) Capella University
Ph.D.: (Organizational Management ) Capella University
Why SAU
The Holy Spirit led me to SAU some 20-plus years ago when it was still Spring Arbor College. I continue to be here because it is the quintessential place where I may effectively serve Christ in the classroom.
- Black Girls Code
Technical Lead-Detroit Chapter, 2016-present
- Just Ask Foundation
Board Member
- Recipient of Innovative Teaching Grant
2019-2020
- Elected President of Faculty Forum
2021-2022
- Digital Stewardship
- Grading, Evaluating, Assessing Writing
- Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication
- Self-Directed Learning Theory
- Intergenerational Relationships between Leaders in the Nondenominational Church
- The Three Levels of Thinking, Learning and Behavior
- The Four Levels of Academic Reading
- Development of Prescriptive Evaluation Software for Evaluating Graduate and Undergraduate Writing Samples of Students in the Social Sciences