Saint Michael's College

Title: Professor of English as a Second Language

Education: B.A. Pennsylvania State University; M.A. American University; Ph.D. Georgetown University

Areas of Expertise/Research Interests: Second language assessment; vocabulary and semantics in TESL; peace education

Testimonial: For students seeking a small school with a nurturing faculty and opportunities to meet and learn with students from all over the world, Saint Michael's College is the right choice.

What do you like most about teaching/working at Saint Michael's College? I like the size of the school and the sense of community we have at Saint Michael's College. Most of us in the faculty come to Saint Michael's College and stay, so there is the opportunity for life-long friendships.

What do you like about Saint Michael's students? I like the fact that most Saint Michael’s students are very genuine. They are fun and friendly, and they have an interest in working for a better world…in the local community and internationally.

What is your favorite class to teach, and why? I have two favorite classes to teach. One is in the MATESL program, Testing and Assessment in TESL/TEFL. I enjoy this because I love the subject, and my students are so motivated and interesting. The other is with international students in the Academic English Program. This course is rewarding because the students are preparing to study in a US college or university. They are extremely motivated, work hard, and we can clearly see the progress they make.