Saint Michael's College

Title: Professor of English

Education: B.A. La Salle University; Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Areas of Expertise/Research Interests: Shakespeare, Milton, Renaissance Literature, Drama

Testimonial: In my more than 35 years on this faculty, I have had the pleasure of working with many young individuals who have gone on to become outstanding citizens. What make these students special are not so much the positions they have achieved in the work place but the values and ideals that they have carried with them into their careers.

What do you like most about teaching/working at Saint Michael's College? The classes are small, which allows for a great deal of discussion and active learning, with many opportunities to write, receive commentary on written work, and engage in peer reviewing.

What do you like about Saint Michael's students? The students at Saint Michael's are respectful, not only to faculty and staff but also to one another, and among them there is an inspiring culture of volunteerism.

What is your favorite class to teach, and why? I like to teach all of my courses but I prefer Shakespeare because it is always a challenge for students who are not used to reading Early Modern English texts, and it often brings out the best in them as students of literature.

Favorite quote: "To thine own self be true."