I mostly teach writing courses, and help people become better in their own ways there. That is my aim.
I love it when I see a student leap past a shaky beginning as one to be written off to become one worth reading all the time. We never really know what is inside a student, but sometimes they have a vague idea which blossoms eventually.
I always wanted to be a real impact player-type of journalism/mass communications prof and moving toward that every day now, taking numerous years of experience into the classroom. It is a worthwhile pursuit for me, and I am energized by the learning processes.
Specialties: Many years experience in the field: mostly in print, but also in radio, and a l...